Contracting and Procurement's (CP) mission is to build TSA's capabilities to protect the Nation's transportation systems effectively and efficiently by providing excellent contracting and procurement services. This incumbent is responsible for providing solutions to equip the frontline. To ensure the frontline is best equipped with the tools and support required to secure transportation for America.
*This Public Notice will be posted on a quarterly basis. This Public Notice - Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) position is located in the Mission Support, Contracting and Procurement Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Duties include but are not limited to: Drafting written solicitations that include the appropriate provisions and clauses for the requirement, assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market. Draft business clearance memoranda to document the negotiation process, cost/price analysis, technical evaluations, and other factors. Apply acquisition strategies for non-complex contract actions.
Research and identify recommendations on contracting matters that interpret, extend, or revise significant elements of contracting actions. Preparing business clearance memoranda to document the negotiation process, cost/price analysis, technical evaluations, and other factors.
Collaborate with customers to define procurement needs and analyze procurement requests to determine requirements, recommend changes to statements of work, and determine the appropriate type of contract. Assist with the receipt of quotation/proposals including the safeguarding, opening, tracking, assessing compliance with minimum solicitation requirements, and identifying the quotation/proposals that will not receive further consideration.
The duties described above reflects the full performance level of this position. Typically, at the lower Pay Bands (SV-F/G), you will perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and projects or work assignments may be less complex.
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.
The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.
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; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; 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.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-19.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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