Supervisory Contract Specialist

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

📍 Bethesda, Maryland 💰 $169279 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-10
Application Deadline: 2026-09-14

Similar Open Positions

Contract Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Multiple Locations · same category Procurement Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency · Fort Belvoir, Virginia · same category Contract Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency · Battle Creek, Michigan · same category CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Title 5)
Army National Guard Units · Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa · same category Supervisory Contract Price/Cost Analyst
Defense Contract Management Agency · Multiple Locations · same category PROCUREMENT ANALYST
Defense Information Systems Agency · Fort Meade, Maryland · same category

Job Summary

If you have experience in contracting, negotiating, and providing policy guidance and technical assistance to the acquisitions community AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), Office of the Director (OD). For more information, please visit https://oalm.od.nih.gov/.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supervisory Contract Specialist (OALM Deputy Director) , your duties may include: Participates with the Director, OALM, in policy development and guidance, program direction, and the implementation of DHHS policy. Provides policy direction, leadership, and oversight of day-to-day functional activities of OALM.

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all functions and services of the Deputy Director's Office Establishes short-term and long-term goals, operational plans, and program direction and priorities for subordinate programs. Responsible for the formulation and implementation of a wide range of policy and procedural materials pertaining to the management of NIH acquisition programs.

Participates and makes recommendations to the HCA/Director, OALM, in planning for NIH's annual acquisition program activity. Plans, directs, and oversees all activities of DDO programs and/or branches. This is a Code 4 supervisory position. Although supervising others is not a major duty, it may be performed up to 25% of the time- Remove if not applicable

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contact

OHRCSDBRANCHBSRVDSK@od.nih.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.