LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

United States Fleet Forces Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking a Lead Contract Specialist to join the NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD contracting office. You will lead and execute contract specializations, including acquisition planning, cost/price analysis, negotiation, and administration.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and a Secret clearance; the posted pay range is $108,019–$140,426 per year. Applications close 2026-11-06.

Qualifications

• Basic Education Requirement: a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Exemptions apply for DoD personnel who previously occupied contracting positions at certain levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a wide range of contract specializations, such as acquisition planning, cost/priced analysis, negotiation, and administration.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Cost/price analysis

Negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Fleet Forces Command


• Department: Department of the Navy


• Location: Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia

You will serve as a LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Contracting Office (400) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead and execute a wide range of contract specializations, such as acquisition planning, cost/priced analysis, negotiation, and administration.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000.

Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108019 – $140426/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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