CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Posted: March 19, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Bureau of Naval Personnel
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$57,150 - $74,297
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves providing administrative and logistical support to a naval strategy department, handling tasks like managing paperwork, budgets, and travel arrangements to keep operations running smoothly.
It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in office support, especially in government or military settings.
A good fit would be a reliable team player who enjoys problem-solving and improving processes.
You will serve as a PROGRAM SUPPORT COORDINATOR in the Strategy and Policy (S&P) Department of NAVAL WAR COLLEGE located in Newport, RI.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing administrative support such as managing correspondence, workflow, developing and implementing office procedures, and providing guidance on policies and procedures; 2) Assisting with the formulation and execution of an operating budget by analyzing historical and current-year financial data, tracking obligations and expenditures, reconciling transactions, and/or preparing audit-ready documentation; and 3) Providing travel management support using systems such as Defense Travel System (DTS), preparing authorizations and vouchers, monitoring funds, and/or assisting with resolving travel.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:
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