Contract Specialist (Hiring Event)
National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencySaint Louis, MO · full time
$76,573 – $158,322
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 involves managing the full lifecycle of government contracts for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, from strategy and procurement through administration and closeout. It suits someone with contracting experience who can navigate federal regulations, negotiate with vendors, and ensure contractor compliance.
Our summary, not National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Experience interpreting policy or regulation for legal compliance and risk identification
- Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing various contract types
- Experience creating and reviewing contract modifications
- Obtain DAWIA Certification in Contracting within 36 months of appointment
- Obtain 80 Continuous Learning hours every two years once in an acquisition-coded position
- Pass security investigation
Nice to have
- Experience with acquisition planning and solicitation development
- Experience developing collaborative customer service relationships
- Experience conducting Cost or Price Analysis
- DAWIA Contracting Professional (Foundational) Certification or FAC-C Certification
- Experience conducting market research
- Experience with contract closeouts