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Contract Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Emmitsburg, MD · Senior

$121,785 – $158,322

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 31, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal government role manages the acquisition lifecycle for FEMA, handling everything from soliciting bids and evaluating proposals through contract negotiation and ongoing performance monitoring. It suits experienced procurement professionals ready to work in emergency management, with the understanding that positions carry potential recall and deployment obligations.

Our summary, not Federal Emergency Management Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 4+ years of contracting or related experience
  • 1+ year specialized experience at GS-12 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
  • FAC-C Professional certification or equivalent (DAWIA or DoD Contracting Professional)
  • Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at next lower grade
  • Experience advising on federal acquisition regulations
  • Experience preparing pre-award contracting functions
  • Experience administering and closing contracts

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