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$150,144 – $195,190
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal supervisory role manages a $400M+ contracting portfolio and team at the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing acquisition strategy, compliance, and personnel across geographically dispersed operations. It suits experienced contract professionals seeking senior-level leadership in government procurement with budget and strategic responsibility.
Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
- Current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or Legacy FAC-C Level III or DoD Contracting Professional Certification
- At least 4 years total contracting or related experience
- Mandatory agency training completion
Nice to have
- Experience leading high-dollar complex acquisitions
- Experience supervising dispersed contracting teams
- Experience advising senior executives on acquisition strategy
- Experience establishing acquisition procedures and internal controls
- Experience advancing category management and small business utilization