Department of the Navy

LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Quantico, Virginia, Stafford County, Virginia Full time

LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Quantico, Virginia, Stafford County, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

  • You will lead a team, ensuring effective communication of project goals, deadlines, and responsibilities.
  • You will develop, present, and defend procurement policies and contract actions to senior officials.
  • You will plan, direct, and coordinate contractual and procurement policy actions involved in supporting sophisticated and technologically advanced systems acquisition programs.
  • You will coach and mentor team members, fostering problem-solving techniques and improving team dynamics.
  • You will monitor and report on the status and progress of work, ensuring your team meets project milestones and quality standards, adjusting priorities as needed.
  • You will analyze, evaluate, and review proposed and on-going procurements and cost pricing data.
  • You will assess your team's performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies for growth.

Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing expert advice on procurement policies and strategies; analyzing, reviewing, and exercising unlimited contractual authority for contract actions and long-term procurements for the acquisition of major systems; evaluating cost and pricing strategies and data; and leading a team to achieve mission-critical objectives efficiently. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/Workgroups/OCHROCS/Documents/Qualifications/1102/Reference%20b%20DoD%20Qualification%20Standard%20for%20GS1102%20Contracting%20Positions.pdf#search=DOD%20contracting%20standard Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: http://smb_mcsc_ct_recruiting@usmc.mil You MUST reference the Announcement Number in the subject line of their email. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-02