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Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $89508 – $145468/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

The NASA Office of Procurement seeks Contract Specialists to perform procurement planning, negotiation, and contract administration in support of NASA programs. The Office of Procurement is structured to provide support to our mission partners regardless of location. This announcement may fill positions at all NASA facilities and for the IT Procurement Office.

The IT office is located in Greenbelt, MD, but supports IT acquisition activity with employees located at multiple NASA Centers.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the business advisor responsible for all pre-award and/or post award functions for a variety of supply, service, research, and/or construction contracts.

Requirements & Education

Basic Requirement: 1. A 4-year course of study leading to a minimum of a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. OR 2. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

NOTE: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic education requirements for positions they occupied on January 1, 2000, for other GS-1102 positions up to and including the GS-12 level. U.S. degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contact

nssc-staffing@mail.nasa.gov · 1-877-677-2123

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $145468/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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