This vacancy is for a GS-1102-14, Contract Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF CONTRACT OPERATIONS -CG-C5I-C1 in Alexandria, Virginia.
The incumbent serves as a senior advisor, consultant and liaison to top management officials, policy makers, and non-governmental organizations and institutions on challenging, new developments in contracting/ procurement initiatives which are Coast Guard-wide.
As a leading expert in the field of acquisition, the incumbent plans, manages or oversees the USCG's C5I Program Executive Officer's (PEO) most important contracting programs; evaluates critical and complex proposals; and administers, through contract close-out or termination, many interdependent contracts. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Implementing the C5I-PEO's Socioeconomic Programs outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19. This program is politicalIy charged attracting considerable attention from Congress, the Department, as well as industry.
Exercising unlimited contracting officer authority to commit the Coast Guard for all contracts under immediate supervision without further review except for those acquisitions that require higher level review as required by law or regulation. Performs the functions required to manage all aspects of the C5I-PEO contracting office, which includes the award and administration of contracts in excess of millions of dollars.
The incumbent is involved in all aspects of the contracting process from development of the Acquisition Plan, to specification development and termination and litigation. Acts as a business advisor for the C5I-PEO acquisition community. Performs business and administrative oversight to include: contract administration and oversight; policy; and procurement quality assurance.
Performs cradle to grave contract functions including market research and analysis to substantiate achievement of program objectives, along with the means to measure accomplishments, evaluate risks, and consider contingencies as a program progresses.
In addition, the incumbent exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, and in advising management officials of higher rank of contracting issues; assures comparable equity in the assessment of the adequacy of contractor capabilities or of contractor completed work; and decisions on work problems presented by peers, team leaders, or similar personnel, or by contractors; Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an unlimited contracting officer's warrant. A. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
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. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
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.
aden.p.williams@uscg.mil · 410-636-3504
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-07.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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