Contract Specialist

Job Details

Announcement: 6650

Opening Date: 12 February 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1102-04

Position:
Contract Specialist – 4041 Salary:
Negotiable

Who May Apply:
All Sources

Location:

Chesapeake, VA – Headquarters

Responsible for all procurement actions for Pre‑Award, Award and Post‑Award including but not limited to procurement planning; source selection; large contracts; contracting by negotiation; price analysis; cost analysis; and contract administration for construction and design/engineering contracts. Prepares solicitation, purchase order, and contract documents. Selects appropriate clauses, ensures clear and complete specifications. Analyzes the requirement, recommends revisions to the statement of work or specifications as necessary, and formulates the contracting approach identifying the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan.

Analyzes and evaluates responses received. Analyzes and negotiates overhead rates after developing the Government position on the reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of incurred costs.

Executes negotiations strategy for construction and design requirements by researching precedent information, preparing schedules, and other similar documents, etc. Performs post‑award contract administration functions. Performs contracting support functions such as assembling and maintaining contract files, packages, abstracting bids, processing amendments and modifications, processing delivery order, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Two or more years of related experience in construction contracting.
• Good communication skills; strong organizational and planning skills; works well independently; strong interactive/team skills; professional demeanor.
• Professional contracting or procurement designation is preferred.
• Familiarity and proficiency in operating requisite office equipment (e.g. personal computer, fax machine, copier, etc.).
• Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel).

• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) professional designation.
• Minimum of three years progressively responsible cradle‑to‑grave contracting experience.

• 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

• 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 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.

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.