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Contract Specialist Procurement Innovation Lab GS-13 GS-14

122K–187K
Partially · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 4, 2026
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Overview

Accepting applications This position will close when we have received 100 applications. This role focuses on fostering procurement excellence through innovative techniques at DHS.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Provide support to procurement teams implementing innovative techniques to lower entry barriers for small innovative non-traditional contractors and shorten time to award.
  • 2Lead strategic procurement innovation initiatives and develop training for webinars and workshops on procurement innovations.
  • 3Offer expert guidance on evaluations proposal negotiation and contract documentation preparation within applicable laws.
  • 4Serve as primary coach managing contract planning execution administration and termination of complex contracts using GSA schedules and negotiation procedures.
  • 5Conduct background investigations and ensure reliability for this moderate risk public trust position.

Requirements6

  • 1U.S. citizenship and Selective Service registration if male born after 12/31/1959.
  • 2Pass background investigation and drug test.
  • 3Submit transcripts showing 4-year bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in relevant fields.
  • 4Complete mandatory agency training and gain 4 years contracting experience with 1 year specialized experience.
  • 5Hold FAC-C or DoD Contracting Professional certification for selective placement factor.
  • 6Demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 or GS-13 through resume details.

Salary Insight

$122 - $187k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

contractingprocurementnegotiationcontract administrationtrainingevaluation reportsGSA schedulessmall business procurement
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