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Contract Specialist (Non-Supervisory, Supervisory Or Team Lead)

Rockville, Maryland
Salary
$142K–$185K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/4/2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a highly experienced Contract Specialist (GS-14) to lead complex federal procurement actions and manage critical contractual decisions.

We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Specialist (GS-14) to manage complex procurement and contractual actions.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Utilize advanced contracting methods for pre-award and post-award procurement.
  • Provide leadership and expert consultation throughout the contractual lifecycle.
  • Establish and evaluate program objectives for contract monitoring.
  • Serve as a contract officer, making legally binding decisions.
  • Prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence.
  • *Qualifications:**

Applicants must meet **one** of the following basic requirements:

  • **Option A:** Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or DAWIA Level I, II, or III certification, plus at least 4 years of contracting experience, including 1 year equivalent to the GS-13 level.
  • **Option B:** A bachelor's degree (4-year course of study) including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or management. (Transcripts required)
  • **Option C/D (Federal Exceptions/Waivers):** Specific provisions for current GS-1102 employees or individuals with documented waivers from a senior procurement executive.
  • *Specialized Experience (GS-14 Level):**
In addition to basic requirements, candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, performing **four (4) of the five (5)** duties listed under 'Key Responsibilities' above.

  • *Application Guidance:**
  • Be clear and specific when describing your experience; assumptions will not be made.
  • Provide exact employment dates (MM/YY to MM/YY) and hours worked per week for all positions, including volunteer work.
  • Failure to provide complete information may result in disqualification.
  • Do not copy and paste job duties from this announcement into your resume.


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