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Supervisory Contract Specialist
Department of Justice
U.S. Marshals Service
Procurement Division
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Procurement Division
The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist. You will be responsible for serving as a representative of management, an Assistant Chief serves in a leadership role as the first line supervisor over Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and staff that support the Procurement Division.
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Summary
Procurement Division
The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist. You will be responsible for serving as a representative of management, an Assistant Chief serves in a leadership role as the first line supervisor over Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and staff that support the Procurement Division.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $107,446 - $139,684 per year
The salary range is based on the 2026 General Schedule (Base) Pay Table and is subject to duty station locality pay adjustment.
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk NCS/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number IMP-12958802-26-LA Control number 874641500
This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
Agency Employee - You may apply if you are a current, permanent, competitive service employee of the Department of Justice or if you are a Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible.
Duties
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As a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-14 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
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Conditions of employment
Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
This is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
All qualification requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
This position requires acquisition certification at the highest level to be able to earn and maintain an unlimited warrant in support of the organization.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Qualifications
GS-14 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).
You may qualify at the GS-1102-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements, and possess the Specialized Experience for the respective grade level to which you are applying.
Basic Requirements:
A. Must have successfully completed all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position AND A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree, that included or was supplemented by 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: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.
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B. Must have an exception to this requirement based on the following: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, you will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. (You must submit a copy of your SF-50(s) to verify).
AND
In addition to the Basic Requirements for the GS-14 listed above, applicants must also possess the following Specialized Experience to be considered minimally qualified:
Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year (12-months) of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service performing duties which include the following:1.) Planning, developing, and establishing of the best contractual strategies in support of the agencys requirements;2.) Planning and coordinating work to be accomplished by subordinates to include setting priorities; and3.) Preparing applicable documents to execute contractual actions.(NOTE: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience).
Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
Education must be from an accredited school or institution. Please refer to the following website to locate your school and/ or institution https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirements for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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 and such education has been 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Relocation incentive may be authorized.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted with your application will be available to the selecting official for review and consideration.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other supporting documents (Applicants should ensure that their personally identifiable information (PII) is protected.):
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information
Click the following link to preview the application https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12958802
Agency contact information
HQ STAFFING
Phone 703-740-8105 Email USMS.HQSTAFFING@USDOJ.GOV Address US Marshals Service
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. We expect to make a final job offer within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other supporting documents (Applicants should ensure that their personally identifiable information (PII) is protected.):
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information
Click the following link to preview the application https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12958802
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Agency contact information
HQ STAFFING
Phone 703-740-8105 Email USMS.HQSTAFFING@USDOJ.GOV Address US Marshals Service
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. We expect to make a final job offer within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
U.S. Marshals Service
The missions of the USMS include protection of the judiciary, court security, witness security, asset forfeiture, apprehending fugitives and violent offenders, apprehending and prosecuting unregistered sex offenders, prisoner transportation, management, and custody, and providing assistance in matters of Federal emergencies and other critical incidents.
Agency contact information
HQ STAFFING
Phone 703-740-8105 Email USMS.HQSTAFFING@USDOJ.GOV Address US Marshals Service
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
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Summary
Procurement Division
The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist. You will be responsible for serving as a representative of management, an Assistant Chief serves in a leadership role as the first line supervisor over Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and staff that support the Procurement Division.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $107,446 - $139,684 per year
The salary range is based on the 2026 General Schedule (Base) Pay Table and is subject to duty station locality pay adjustment.
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk NCS/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number IMP-12958802-26-LA Control number 874641500
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