Supervisory Contract Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Contract Specialist is a GS-1102-15 position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM), in Norfolk, Virginia. The incumbent serves as Deputy Chief of the Contracting Office and is responsible for the LOG-9 Division, which handles more than 5,000 transactions annually and administers and awards a contract portfolio valued at more than $400 million annually.

The position provides executive oversight of acquisition operations, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. It leads geographically dispersed acquisition staff and manages workload, performance evaluations, employee relations, and personnel matters. The incumbent provides acquisition and budgetary advice to senior decision-makers and represents the Coast Guard in departmental, congressional, and interagency proceedings. The role also oversees financial planning, funds control, and budget execution; resolves complex contracting issues and contractor claims; and ensures compliance with applicable laws, procedures, and quality standards.

The position requires a current qualifying contracting certification or completion of specified certification requirements, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Warrant. The employee must meet the applicable education, training, and specialized-experience requirements. A Public Trust background investigation is required. A one-year probationary period may apply. Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Registration with the Selective Service or exemption from registration.
• Completion of mandatory agency training for progression to GS-13 or higher contracting positions, including at least four years of experience in contracting or related positions, subject to stated exceptions or waiver provisions.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal or private sector; education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
• A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in specified fields, including accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, subject to stated exceptions or waiver provisions.
• Possess a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification, legacy FAC-C Level III certification, or the specified DoD Contracting Professional Certification/DAU or FAI Continuous Learning Individual Progress Dashboard qualification.
• Applicants using a DoD Contracting Professional Certification must possess an active certification and attach a copy of the certificate.
• Meet FAC-C Professional requirements, including specialized credentialing courses, within the first year of employment and maintain the certification throughout employment.
• Obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Warrant.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and meet the Public Trust clearance requirement.
• Complete mandatory training and any other training necessary for success in the position.
• Submit required college transcripts by the announcement closing date; official transcripts must be provided before appointment if selected.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
• Disclose applicable current or recent Executive Branch political appointment status to the Human Resources Office.
• A one-year probationary period may be required for first-time supervisors or managers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Chief of the Contracting Office and oversee all aspects of the LOG-9 Division.
• Supervise geographically dispersed acquisition staff, direct workloads, conduct evaluations, manage employee relations, and perform personnel management.
• Provide executive oversight across the acquisition lifecycle, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration.
• Ensure acquisition actions meet statutory requirements, maintain procedural integrity, and receive rigorous quality assurance.
• Provide acquisition and budgetary insights to guide executive decision-making.
• Represent the Coast Guard in departmental, congressional, and interagency proceedings.
• Manage acquisition financial planning, funds control, and budget execution for high-value contracting portfolios in compliance with federal appropriations law.
• Resolve critical operational contracting challenges and complex contractor claims before escalation to formal litigation.
• Lead high-dollar, complex acquisitions; develop acquisition strategies; advise source selections; negotiate major contracts; and administer high-risk procurements.
• Establish acquisition procedures and internal controls, conduct procurement reviews and quality assurance audits, identify compliance risks, implement corrective actions, and provide FAR guidance.
• Align acquisition programs with agency priorities, including category management, small business utilization, domestic sourcing, supply-chain risk management, and procurement modernization.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Employee training and developmental opportunities
• Potential student loan repayment of up to $10,000 for one calendar year, subject to a three-year service agreement
• Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior