SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Posted: March 31, 2026 (60 days ago)
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Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$126,783 - $170,741
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team of analysts who evaluate pricing and costs for government contracts involving commercial products, ensuring fair deals while guiding others on best practices.
It focuses on supervising staff, providing expert advice on market research and supply chains, and developing policies to improve efficiency in defense acquisitions.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills, deep experience in federal contracting, and a passion for mentoring new talent in a structured government environment.
See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. DCMA Location Negotiable upon Selection. This is not a remote work position.
See DCMA Location List, not all locations may be available. To qualify for a Supervisory Contract Price /Cost Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.
Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above.
AND B.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position.
To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 to perform commercial acquisition proposal evaluations.
Developing and implementing Commercial Acquisition contracting policies and procedures. Performing market research and issue commercial recommendations to a DoD warranted contracting officer.
Providing cost/price guidance, advise and direction supporting fair and reasonable price reasonableness assessments.
Providing commercial acquisition subject matter expertise, guidance, advise and direction to DoD acquisition officials. Major Duties:
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