Pricing Specialist FT – 6938

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,940,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Holiday Pay

Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision

Pension/Retirement Plan

401k Savings Plan

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC) is seeking a Pricing Specialist in Chesapeake, VA to help maximize sales and profitability through data-driven strategies. The role requires collaboration with Buyers and adherence to CSC/CGX policies while delivering excellent customer service.

Full-time position, 30-40 hours per week, with a pay rate of $19.05 per hour plus DOE. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and familiarity with merchandising systems in a multi-store environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years general experience in merchandising or administration or an Associate’s degree required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers to maximize sales and profitability through strategy and analysis.
• Work under supervision and follow CSC/CGX policies and procedures.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (retail/business preferred)

Tools

Excel

Merchandise Information System

Job description

Announcement: 6938

Opening Date: 02 October 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1106-03

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time (30-40 hours/week)

Position: Pricing Specialist Salary: $19.05/hour +DOE*

Depending on Experience

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA – Headquarters

Duties

Assists Buyer/Associate Buyer or Assistant Buyer to maximize sales and profitability of a given area of business through the implementation of a strategy, analysis, and appropriate reaction to sales trends.

Works under the general supervision of the Buyer/Associate Buyer or Assistant Buyer. Operates independently within the framework of CSC/CGX policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercises independent judgment and approach in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from normal procedures, or unusual situations. Maintains professionalism and courteous behavior at all times, works as a team player, and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Performance is evaluated on operational performance, skills evaluations, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, and established individual performance objectives.

Maintains collaborative partnerships with vendors, internal and external colleagues.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years general experience in merchandising, administration or an Associate’s degree.
• Experience in Microsoft Office with basic Excel experience.
• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Preferred (in Addition To The Minimum)

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited university with emphasis in retail, business administration or a related field.
• Experience working in a team/collaborative environment.
• Experience with business analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in Merchandise Information System in a multi-store environment.
• Experience in a retail store or E-Commerce environment in either sales, merchandising, or customer service.

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive 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, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within 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 covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be 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.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.