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Naval Sea Systems Command

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy · Indian Head, Maryland

Salary
$121,785 - $187,093 per year
Pay grade
NT-5
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Oct 30, 2026
Closes
Nov 6, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
DE-13104236-27-GEB

Who may apply: Open to the public

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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.

Duties

  • You will award and administer a wide range of contract and financial assistance actions.
  • You will manage all aspects of contract management, including contract formation, drafting and issuing solicitations, negotiations, cost and price analysis, award, contract administration, termination and close-out of various contract vehicles.
  • You will administer contracts through close-out, assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties.
  • You will be required to interpret regulations and policies imposed by higher organizational levels.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional contract specialist providing contractual procurement and administration services (e.g., contract awards, cost analysis, negotiations, solicitations and close-outs) to procure services, equipment, or materials for a wide range of construction, architecture, or engineering projects. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ 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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

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