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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Organization United States Fleet Forces CommandLocation Naval Base, United StatesPosted 19 May 2026Deadline 26 May 2026 ⚠️
Contracting
Full Description
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience planning, strategizing, and conducting acquisitions for a variety of complex requirements and contract types (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity). Experience performing advanced cost and price analysis on contractor proposals to develop robust pre-negotiation objectives. Experience leading and conducting complex negotiations for new contracts, modifications, and REA/claim settlements to achieve the most advantageous terms for the government. Experience administering complex contracts, including monitoring performance, executing modifications, and resolving operational or regulatory disputes. Experience providing technical leadership, advice, or guidance to junior contracting personnel or cross-functional project teams. Experience with contract closeout including adjudicating Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Claims against the Government as well as litigation support. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim 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.
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