Contract Specialist (12 Month Register)
Department of Defense - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted Dec 12, 2025
Benefits
- Parental leave
- Not verified
- Non-birth-parent leave
- Not verified
- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- Verification
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- Salary
- $68K-$88K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $61,842 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +1.9% - Slower
26% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.
Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Role
Schedule
- Shift type
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- Weekend work
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Application
- Cover letter
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- Assessment
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- Deadline
- Not stated
Where they hire
Hires in: PA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
About this role
Contract Specialist (12 Month Register) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of Monday, February 02, 2026. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job. This position may be filled at grade levels GS-09, GS-11, and/or GS-12. Annual 2026 salary ranges (Steps 01 - 10) are listed below. GS-09: $68,013 - $88,421 GS-11: $82,289 - $106,982 GS-12: $98,630 - $128,221 Duties If selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 grade levels, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. Serving as the central point of contact for assigned procurements, performing intensive market research to determine availability of the product or producers and to develop new sources. Developing acquisition strategy involving previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages, as well as reviewing Sourcing Strategy recommendations. Determining contract type, method of solicitation, options determination, and sources to be solicited Checking for adequacy of item description, previous contracts, requirement for option, and appropriate mailing list. Coordinating set-asides with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office (SADBU). Inputting synopses for formal publications and sealed biddings in accordance with acquisition regulations. Considering and recommending acquisition plans to achieve socioeconomic goals for small or disadvantaged businesses, or for businesses in labor surplus areas. Education Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of
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