POSITION OVERVIEW

Title Contract Specialist (Agreements Officer)
Pay Scale & Grade NH-04
Salary $143,913 – $197,200 per year
Appointment Type Permanent
Open March 17, 2026
Close March 23, 2026

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ABOUT THE ROLE

You will serve as an Other Transactions Agreements Officer, managing the full contract lifecycle — from planning and solicitation through execution, administration, and closeout. Core responsibilities include:
• Leading pre-award activities such as evaluation criteria development, payment milestones, and outcome-based performance incentives.
• Formulating acquisition strategies by analyzing mission requirements, market conditions, and technical specifications, including application of 10 USC 4021, 4022, 4023, CRADAs, PIAs, and Commercial Solution Openings.
• Negotiating and resolving contract claims and disputes with internal and external stakeholders.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

This announcement is open to:
• Current permanent Department of Defense Civilian Employees
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles
• Eligible Defense Cyber Excepted Service employees
• DoD Military Spouses Preference (MSP) applicants
• Eligible Priority Placement Program (PPP) applicants
• Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) applicants

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QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. Exemptions apply for certain current DoD civilian employees or military members who held GS-1102 or equivalent contracting positions on or before September 30, 2000.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III (GS-12/13) level, including:
• Applying Federal Acquisition Regulations to resolve contracting scenarios
• Negotiating contract claims and disputes
• Developing acquisition strategies
Time-in-Grade: 52 weeks at the NH-III level or higher required. Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.
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HOW TO APPLY

Submit a complete application package via USAJOBS.gov including:
1. Resume (2-page maximum, PDF format, 10-pt minimum font, 1" minimum margins)
2. College Transcripts (official or unofficial)
3. Most Recent SF-50 (within the last 52 weeks, current federal employees only)
4. DD-214 or Service Certification (veterans only)
5. PPP Self-Certification Checklist (if applicable)
6. Cover Letter (optional)
Important: Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Resume pages exceeding the 2-page limit will result in immediate disqualification.
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Apply now at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/861285200. Applications close March 23, 2026.

For questions regarding this job announcement, please contact our Personnel Management mailbox: osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.busops-personnel-management@mail.mil.