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Contract Specialist

Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary
$121K–$157K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a GS-13 Federal Contracting Specialist to manage contract development, solicitation, negotiation, and administration with specialized experience.

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Contracting Specialist at the GS-13 level to manage complex federal contracts. This role requires expertise in all phases of the contracting lifecycle, from initial planning to administration.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Guide technical teams in developing Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and data requirements.
  • Structure bid schedules and prepare comprehensive solicitations.
  • Identify and determine appropriate sources for solicitation.
  • Execute full contract management and administration, including negotiating and finalizing supplemental agreements.
  • *Minimum Qualifications (GS-13):**

To qualify for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102 series and demonstrate:

  • **Specialized Experience:** One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 federal grade level. This experience must clearly show proficiency in the responsibilities listed above.
  • *and Basic Requirements (for GS-13 and Above Contracting Positions):**
  • **Mandatory Training:** Completion of all agency-prescribed training for GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions.
  • **Total Contracting Experience:** A minimum of four years in contracting or related roles.
  • **Specialized Experience (within total):** At least one year of your experience must be specialized, at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, providing the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
  • **Education:** A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
  • *Important Considerations:**
  • All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, is recognized.
  • Failure to submit transcripts will result in your application being rated ineligible.
  • Exceptions and waivers to these requirements may apply under specific federal guidelines and agency discretion.


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The Defense Media Activity (DMA) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) field activity. It provides a range of media and services to that aim to "inform, educate, and entertain Department of Defense audiences around the world." The Defense Media Activity is located on Fort Meade, Maryland. DoD field activities are established as DoD components by law, by the President, or by the Secretary of Defense to provide for the performance, on a DoD-wide basis, of a supply or service activity that is common to more than one Military Department when it is determined to be more effective, economical, or efficient to do so. DMA operates as a separate DoD Component under the authority, direction and control of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs.

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