Pricing Specialist FT – 6938

ShopCGX; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Coast Guard Community Services Command in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Pricing Specialist to help maximize sales and profitability in a defined area through strategic analysis and responsive actions to market trends.

The role works under the Buyer/Associate Buyer or Assistant Buyer and requires independent judgment within CSC/CGX policies. A background in merchandising and Microsoft Office is preferred, with occasional lifting upto 20 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyer/Associate Buyer or Assistant Buyer to maximize sales and profitability through strategy, analysis and reaction to sales trends.
• Operate under supervision and maintain adherence to CSC/CGX policies while exercising independent judgment.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with vendors and internal/external colleagues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years general experience in merchandising, administration or an Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time 30-40 hrs CSC Headquarters, Chesapeake, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6938

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

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*

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

*Depending on Experience

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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum:

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

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

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

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• 1. 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.
• 2. Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• 6. 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 inwhich 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 thisinformation 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 estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.