ProcurementEntry Level

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Joint ActivitiesFort Meade, MDApr 22, 2026 · 1 week ago
$143,913 – $196,688 / year

Job details

Company
Joint Activities
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Work type
Not specified
Category
Procurement
Seniority
Entry Level
Date posted
Apr 22, 2026
First seen
Apr 22, 2026
Source
usajobs
Skills & Keywords
contract-mgmtcategory-mgmt

About the role

Summary

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the USCYBERCOM - J9- Fort Meade, Maryland.

Duties

Develops and leads comprehensive contracting plans, from reviewing requirements and analyzing the market to formulating acquisition strategies and preparing solicitation documents,Manages the entire procurement process, including issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, leading negotiations on price and terms, and awarding contracts in compliance with regulations.,Oversees post-award contract performance, managing modifications, ensuring contractor compliance, resolving disputes and handling contract closeout procedures.,Serves as an expert advisor on acquisition matters, provides authoritative guidance to stakeholders, and contributes to special initiatives to innovate and improve contracting processes.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Other Information

Additional Conditions of Employment: This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically granted a position waiver by the Director of Acquisition Career Management or the Army Acquisition Executive the following requirements are mandated: Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Selectee must obtain the highest Career Category Level of certification in the assigned Career Category/Functional Area. Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years. Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 3 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) FC-14 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized to highly qualified candidate. Advanced-in-hire, and advanced leave accrual may be authorized. This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".