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Supervisory Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$131,385 - $170,806

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team as a senior contracting expert in the Defense Logistics Agency, overseeing contracts for logistics services, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring smooth operations for military needs.

It requires supervising staff, resolving complex issues, and briefing high-level officials on acquisition strategies.

A good fit would be someone with extensive government contracting experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in defense logistics who thrives in a fast-paced, regulatory environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or prior DoD/military contracting experience in an 1102 position before September 30, 2000
  • 4 years of acquisition experience
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, including managing partnerships with service providers and executing acquisition strategies
  • Knowledge of logistics and contracting regulations for diverse program operations
  • Experience resolving complex vendor evaluation issues and post-award contract administration
  • Ability to lead project teams and brief senior officials, including Flag officers and SES
  • Meet time-in-grade and other federal eligibility requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's 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.

B. CAP Requirement: 4 years of acquisition experience. C.

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.

In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting Requirement and CAP agreement above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the 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-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Managing partnerships with key service providers and service provider stakeholders to establish a uniform business approach.

Knowledge in logistics and contracting guidance, and regulations which apply to the conduct of diverse logistics program operations.

Resolving complex issues identified through the vendor evaluation process.

Extensive knowledge in the execution of the Acquisition Strategy through solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration 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. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a production division chief and first line supervisor within the DLA Contract Services Office.
  • Warranted Contracting Officer.
  • Provides input and feedback for the work Program Management teams and Integrated Services Teams (ISTs) and others do which impact the DLA-services relationships.
  • Manages partnerships with key service providers and service provider stakeholders to establish a uniform business approach.
  • Works with service providers to maintain adequate readiness capacities and monitor surge and sustainment requirements.
  • Works with Project Managers and Program Management Offices representing DLA customers to achieve customer expectations and ensure communication with Integrated Services Teams to obtain key services.
  • Leads project teams of various Agency functional and technical experts, applying knowledge of DLA acquisition, material management, technical, quality, and financial management functions.
  • Prepares and presents briefings to mid-level and senior Agency/Military Service management officials, up to and including Flag officers and Senior Executive Services (SES) officials.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAContrSvcs-26-12868497-MP