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Contract Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 3 days ago

On-siteGlen Burnie, MD$102K – $133KApply by May 29, 2026ContractingENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a GS-1102-12, Contract Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC SHARED SERVICES PROCUREMENT SECTION -SFLC-CPD-C and P3-SSP in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

What You'll Do

  • You will serve as a Contract Specialist and be responsible for the development of acquisition strategy through contract execution, contract administration and contract closeout.
  • Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
  • Typical work assignments include: Initiation of and the recommendation of awards following through to the procurement of items or services.
  • Performs contracting work through use of negotiation techniques..
  • Prepares written request for proposal, publicizes the requirement, issues the solicitation document.
  • Performs detailed contract administration activities.

Requirements

  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
  • See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
  • To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a Basic Background investigation.
  • T All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
  • The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
  • If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
  • This position does have a positive education requirement.
  • If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • See Required Documents section for detail.

Benefits

  • DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 14c48c8d-6c63-491e-88b6-9acb8f784f40

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