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LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

United States Fleet Forces Command

Portsmouth, VA · Lead / Staff / Principal

$108,019 – $140,426

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 role leads contract management activities for a major naval shipyard, overseeing acquisition planning, price analysis, negotiation, and administration of large defense programs. It suits experienced federal or private-sector contracting professionals ready to mentor teams and manage complex, multi-million-dollar procurement efforts.

Our summary, not United States Fleet Forces Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Experience with planning, implementation, and administration of multi-million-dollar contract programs
  • Experience developing pre-negotiation strategies and conducting pre-award and post-award negotiations
  • Experience reviewing and preparing acquisition process documentation
  • Experience evaluating complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives
  • Experience applying contract administration and termination procedures
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution (unless exempt under DoD transition rules)
  • Meet DoD GS-1102 qualification standards

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