Contract Specialist
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Administration & Office Support
- Industry
- Administration & Office Support
- Salary
- $85,447 – $133,142 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 6 Nov 2026
About the role
This Coast Guard contracting role in Alexandria, Virginia, covers the full life cycle of contracts for the C5I community, from acquisition planning through award and administration. The specialist evaluates complex proposals, advises on business and acquisition strategy, plans procurements and develops negotiation positions for technically demanding requirements. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in any field, or at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business and related subjects, plus one year of specialised contracting experience equivalent to GS-9 for the GS-11 level or GS-11 for the GS-12 level; graduate education may substitute only at GS-11. The post is open to all U.S. citizens and is filled through Expedited Hiring Authority. Apply by 6 November 2026; it may close sooner once 100 applications are received. This permanent, full-time role suits a contracting professional who can handle complex, high-value procurements.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any field, or at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business and related subjects, plus one year of specialised contracting experience equivalent to GS-9 for GS-11 or GS-11 for GS-12; graduate education may substitute only at GS-11.
How to apply
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- You are taken to U.S. Department of Homeland Security — U.S. Coast Guard’s own application page to send your application.
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