Contract Specialist (Senior)

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Camp Springs (MD); Remote; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Senior Contract Specialist to serve as a Warranted Contracting Officer. The role involves partnering with program offices to plan pre- and post-award activities, conduct price/cost analyses, and manage contracts from negotiation to close-out.

The position supports telework eligibility and offers federal benefits. Applicants should note the pay range and the agency’s evolving hiring policies as described in

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.
• Submit college transcript(s) (unofficial acceptable) to support the basic educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate, administer, close-out and terminate purchase orders and contracts as a Warranted Contracting Officer.

Skills

Warranted contracting officer

Negotiation

Education

College transcripts required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Contract Specialist (Senior), you will be a Warranted Contracting Officer that works closely with program offices to determine future acquisition needs; and to develop, implement and review contracting plans for pre-award, post-award, and price/cost analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Solicit, negotiate, administer, close-out and terminate purchase orders and contracts as a Warranted Contracting Officer.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Basic Education Requirement: You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) to support the basic educational requirement or a list of coursework with hours completed. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Common definitions for hiring terms found in this announcement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 6 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.