Contract Specialist (2) FT - 6650
Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC), Chesapeake, VA, United States
Announcement: 6650
Opening Date: 12 February 2026
Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1102-04
Position: Contract Specialist-4041 (2) Salary: Negotiable
Who May Apply: All Sources
Location: Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters
OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 01/30/2025
Responsibilities
Responsible for all procurement actions for Pre‑Award, Award and Post‑Award, including procurement planning, source selection, large contracts, contracting by negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis, and contract administration for construction and design/engineering contracts.
Prepares solicitation, purchase order, and contract documents; selects appropriate clauses and ensures clear and complete specifications.
Analyzes the requirement, recommends revisions to the statement of work or specifications as necessary, and formulates the contracting approach, identifying the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan.
Analyzes and evaluates responses received, and negotiates overhead rates after developing the Government position on reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of incurred costs.
Executes negotiation strategy for construction and design requirements by researching precedent information, preparing schedules, and other similar documents.
Performs post‑award contract administration functions and contracting support functions such as assembling and maintaining contract files and packages, abstracting bids, processing amendments and modifications, and processing delivery orders.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Required
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Two or more years of related experience in construction contracting.
Good communication skills; strong organizational and planning skills; works well independently; has strong interactive/team skills; professional demeanor.
Professional contracting or procurement designation is preferred.
Familiarity and proficiency in operating requisite office equipment (e.g., personal computer, fax machine, copier).
Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel).
Preferred
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) professional designation.
Minimum of three years progressively responsible cradle‑to‑grave contracting experience.
Benefits
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Other Essential Information
Residency Requirements: Non‑U.S. nationals authorized to work in the U.S. must have resided in the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years.
Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempted.
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre‑employment requirements, including background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position.
Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation requests will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
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OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 01/30/2025
Responsibilities
Responsible for all procurement actions for Pre‑Award, Award and Post‑Award, including procurement planning, source selection, large contracts, contracting by negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis, and contract administration for construction and design/engineering contracts.
Prepares solicitation, purchase order, and contract documents; selects appropriate clauses and ensures clear and complete specifications.
Analyzes the requirement, recommends revisions to the statement of work or specifications as necessary, and formulates the contracting approach, identifying the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan.
Analyzes and evaluates responses received, and negotiates overhead rates after developing the Government position on reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of incurred costs.
Executes negotiation strategy for construction and design requirements by researching precedent information, preparing schedules, and other similar documents.
Performs post‑award contract administration functions and contracting support functions such as assembling and maintaining contract files and packages, abstracting bids, processing amendments and modifications, and processing delivery orders.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Required
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Two or more years of related experience in construction contracting.
Good communication skills; strong organizational and planning skills; works well independently; has strong interactive/team skills; professional demeanor.
Professional contracting or procurement designation is preferred.
Familiarity and proficiency in operating requisite office equipment (e.g., personal computer, fax machine, copier).
Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel).
Preferred
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) professional designation.
Minimum of three years progressively responsible cradle‑to‑grave contracting experience.
Benefits
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Other Essential Information
Residency Requirements: Non‑U.S. nationals authorized to work in the U.S. must have resided in the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years.
Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempted.
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre‑employment requirements, including background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position.
Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation requests will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
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