Supervisory Contract Specialist
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Administration & Office Support
- Industry
- Administration & Office Support
- Salary
- $143,913 – $187,093 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 5 Nov 2026
About the role
This senior Coast Guard role in Alexandria, Virginia, leads a branch of contracting officers and specialists handling complex, high-dollar procurements. The supervisor oversees the branch's workload, advises senior management, chairs or serves on source-selection boards, and coaches and evaluates staff, combining hands-on contracting judgement with people leadership. Applicants must meet the GS-13-and-above contracting requirements, including mandatory training and a bachelor's degree with the specified coursework, plus one year of specialised experience equivalent to GS-13 that includes supervisory contracting work and FAC-C or DAWIA Level III-equivalent qualifications; education cannot substitute at this grade. The vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens and is filled through Direct Hire Authority. Apply by 5 November 2026; it may close sooner once 100 applications are received.
Requirements
GS-13-and-above contracting requirements, including mandatory training and a bachelor's degree with the specified coursework, plus one year of specialised experience equivalent to GS-13 that includes supervisory contracting work and FAC-C or DAWIA Level III-equivalent qualifications; education cannot substitute at this grade.
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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