2026 COLLEGIATE HIRING INITIATIVE (CHI) : CONTRACT SPECIALIST, 11

Contract Specialist

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Job Opening : 61735 Opening Date : October 3rd, 2025 Closing Date : October 17th, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm (ET) Job Title : Contract Specialist Full Performance Level : GS 7 / 9 Division : Finance and Facilities Division Unit : N / A Location : Huntsville, AL. and Clarksburg, WV. Working Hours : 40 Job Type : Full Time / Permanent Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available : Multiple Salary : GS-7 : $42,679.00 - $55,486.00 GS-9 : $52,205.00 - $67,865.00 NOTE : The salaries listed above are the base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. A complete list of pay tables factoring in locality pay (based on geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.

JOB SUMMARY

CHI Contract Specialists will support procurement activities by performing a range of standard contract functions under close supervision. Responsibilities may include acquiring supplies, services, and basic IT equipment for complex projects in areas such as construction, technical services, and data processing. This role offers hands-on experience in federal acquisition processes and exposure to contract lifecycle management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance

MAJOR DUTIES

GS-07

• As advanced trainees, perform basic research and analysis of management / program analyses functions and assist in the preparation of recommendations to management for the development of proposed activities.
• Assist with a portion of the budget administration process such as comparing the appropriation, financial plan execution, and actual expenditures in order to identify budget variances.
• Conduct basic research and analysis by utilizing surveys, interviews, and / or work measurement or other statistical studies in order to formulate selected segments of project plans; arrive at quantitative data; and / or make basic recommendations.
• Assist in preparing work flow charts and statistical analysis reports.

GS-09 In addition to above

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

Positive Education Requirement This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Candidates must have received or will be receiving an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree between May 2024 and June 2026 with a GPA no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Veterans have up to six years after graduating or completing their degree to apply (May 2020-June 2026). Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Education All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows :

GS-7 : Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 2.95 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.

GS-9 : Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review the instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

Please note : Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11 : 59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION