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Supervisory Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$154,378 - $197,200

per year

Closes

April 17, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading teams to manage high-level government contracts for defense logistics, focusing on IT upgrades, research projects, and financial services.

You'll advise government and business leaders on procurement strategies and ensure everything follows federal rules.

It's ideal for experienced contract experts with strong leadership skills who enjoy tackling complex national projects.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of Level II or III Contract/Foundational certification training
  • Four years of acquisition experience
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including planning and executing complex acquisition programs
  • Knowledge of federal procurement regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Experience advising stakeholders on acquisition strategies and initiatives
  • Ability to interpret laws, policies, and directives for DoD programs

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

This position may be filled at one of the following locations: Richmond, VA - $154,542-$197,200 Whitehall, OH - $154,387-$197,200 To qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

CAP Requirements: Applicant must meet each of the following items: Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees Have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or Level III Contract/Foundational certification.

Possess four years of acquisition experience. B.

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 CAP Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-15 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-14 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: Planning, directing, and executing specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and national significant.

Advising stakeholders across the Federal government, Corporate America, and representatives of business and civilian agencies for program concepts, goals, and objectives on acquisition strategies and initiatives.

Experience with a variety of Federal procurement/supply regulations, policies, and procedures to accomplish complex actions and provide guidance in the development of highly complex contracts involving unique and/or highly specialized services.

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:

  • DLA Contracting Services Office Site and DLA Acquisition manager for designated special contracting programs within the Agency.
  • Lead of Acquisition and Contract Management Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) for key DLA Enterprise Wide Information Technology (IT) Modernization Programs.
  • Directs Acquisition activities and execution for major and critical Contracting areas: Information Technology (IT) Modernization, Manufacturing and Logistics Research and Development (RandD), and Logistics and Financial Services.
  • Principal advisor and liaison to DoD, DLA, Corporate America, and representatives of businesses and civilian agencies for program concepts, corporate goals and objectives, and evolving, state-of-the-art acquisition strategies/initiatives.
  • Interprets and reviews laws, executive, and DoD policies and directives impacting assigned programs.
  • Reviews and analyzes quality of contracting initiatives, policy, and strategy developed by senior contracting personnel or members of the Acquisition and Contract Management IPT to ensure programs/projects align with DoD and DLA objectives.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/9/2026

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