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Posted: February 12, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Procurement Technician (OA)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$50,460 - $65,599

per year

Closes

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting government contract specialists by handling tasks like organizing files, compiling data for reports, and assisting with contract reviews and closeouts in a defense logistics agency.

It's a good fit for someone with office experience who is detail-oriented, comfortable using computers for data work, and able to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.

The role requires typing speed and focuses on keeping everything accurate for audits and inquiries.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level, such as compiling data, creating reports, and maintaining filing systems
  • Proficiency in using software programs to gather and interpret information
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to support personnel
  • Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute
  • Experience in contract support tasks, including file maintenance and closeout actions
  • Ability to review bids, proposals, and invoices for accuracy
  • Knowledge of maintaining status reports and databases for acquisitions

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Procurement Technician (OA), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Searching and compiling data to develop summaries, reports, and recommendations. Using software programs to gather and interpret information.

Creating and maintaining accurate filing systems. Using written and oral communication to support personnel. B.

Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

C.

Typing Proficiency Requirement: Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP, applicant must have experience such as: Maintains contract and task order files and performs timely and accurate contract closeout actions to preserve audit readiness.

Performs assigned portions of search for and compilation of data to respond to audit readiness requests or Congressional inquiries. Prepares reports requiring data accumulation and extraction.

Maintains all files in accordance with established guidelines. Performs assigned duties in the search and compilation of data to develop analytical summaries, reports, and recommendations.

Works directly with contract specialists and technical personnel.

Performs technical work supporting contract specialists involved in the solicitation, evaluation and award of various types of contracts.

Reviews bids and proposals received to determine if the bid schedule prices are correct and notifies contract specialists of the results.

Posts revisions to an acquisition team's contract data base and sets up and maintains solicitation, contract and task order files. Major Duties:

  • Responsible for the independent accomplishment of a variety of contractual tasks, supporting contract specialists in pre-award and post-award functions for the DLA Disposition Services Acquisition Directorate.
  • Maintains contract and task order files and performs timely and accurate contract closeout actions to maintain audit readiness.
  • Performs technical work supporting contract specialists involved in the solicitation, evaluation, and award of various types of contracts.
  • Works on invoice problems with contractors and government personnel that may prevent closing out of task orders and contracts.
  • Maintains all files in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Maintains detailed status reports on specific contracts.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADispSvcs-26-12885897-DE