Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Whitehall, Ohio, New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Salary Range: $63768 - $131826 Per Year
Job Summary: This standing register may be used at the following DLA locations to fill positions at the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels. Positions may or may not have promotion potential based on the position being filled. Fort Belvoir, VA: $69,923 - $131,826 New Cumberland, PA: $69,923 - $131,826 Philadelphia, PA: $67,339 - $126,955 Richmond, VA: $63,836 - $120,350 Whitehall, OH: $63,768 - $120,222
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Qualifications: This is a standing register for non-competitive military spouses and 30% or more disabled veterans. Positions may be filled at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 levels. Full performance level of the position will depend on the vacancy being filled. To qualify for a Contract Specialist, 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. 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 Basic AT&L Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: (GS-12): Applying contracting principles, laws, statues, regulations and procedures applicable to performing contracting actions sufficient to award and administer contracts for a variety of goods and services. (GS-11): Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract methods and contract types which requires specialized knowledge of FAR based contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods sufficient to coordinate prime and subcontractor performance on complex, long term contracts. (GS-09): Performing basic contracting functions related to pre-award and post-award requirements. 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.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12836739.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-18