# Public Notice - Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

Hiring organization: [Transportation Security Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/transportation-security-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ed14f6ed-e573-49da-8c23-4c025ffce3e3

Listed on Transportation Security Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Springfield, VA
- Salary: 143913 – 187093 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads complex federal contracting and procurement initiatives for the Transportation Security Administration, directing contract administration, policy development, and acquisition strategy for major programs. It suits experienced government contracting professionals ready to mentor others and shape organizational procurement processes at a senior level.

_Our summary, not Transportation Security Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Negotiation, Policy Development, Procurement

## Required

- Four years of progressively responsible contracting or related experience
- One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13
- Direct experience with contract modifications, negotiations, contractor delays, performance appraisals, and claims
- Experience interpreting complex policies and developing solutions to difficult contracting issues
- Experience planning major acquisitions to meet business needs
- Experience mentoring and coaching others in contract execution
- Bachelor's degree with at least 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

Apply on Transportation Security Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889907200