Contract Specialist
Accepting external applicants: Apply now to show interest; hiring steps will take time.
Action: Make sure your résumé clearly shows you meet the specialized experience and education requirements in the TMP DHA link below.
Position Title: Contract Specialist
Series/Grade: GS-1102-11/12
USACE Organization: Contracting Division
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Open: 01/21/2026 to 02/03/2026
Salary: $74,678 to $116,362
Position Type: Permanent / Full-time
Please apply here: https://usace.yellogov.com/jobs/UBsqwDbUgRH2P3LW4MEO0A?job_board_id=rHrorPQ_B8HbgbWJDca8Ng
DUTIES
- Review procurement packages for construction, A-E services, supplies, and miscellaneous services.
- Prepare pre-award and post-award contract documents.
- Serve as a Business Advisor for Source Selection Evaluation Boards.
- Formulate negotiation strategies, prepare pre-negotiation objectives memoranda and price negotiation memoranda.
- Administer contracts.
- Assure all acquisition report documents are accurate and provided promptly when requested or required.
- Close out contracts or issue termination notices and review settlement proposals.
- Provide technical advice and guidance.
GS-11- Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes pre and post award contracts with architect-engineer AND/OR construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 or higher). (Resume MUST document this experience to be considered).
GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) applying contracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions to procure and administer contracts for construction, architect-engineering services, specialized equipment, and/or services, AND (2) recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant experience acting as the Contracting Business Advisor on best value procurements, both Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and Best Value Trade-off (BVTO). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or higher). (Resume MUST document this experience to be considered).
EDUCATION
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
