Contract Specialist (6 Month Register)

Contract Specialist

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 4, 2025. Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively responsible Contract Specialist functions, along with formal and on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are with Weapons Support - Columbus.

Responsibilities :

• Procuring items awarded through formal advertising and / or through use of negotiation techniques.
• Reviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
• Considering financial responsibility of suppliers by evaluating contract performance on previous contracts.
• Reviewing solicitations and amendments for adequacy and completeness.
• Monitoring vendor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of the award.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications :

To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support :

A. Basic Contracting Requirement :

B. Specialized Experience :

C. Education Substitution :

Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting (C) / CON, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.

For selected applicants new to Federal civilian service, this position does not meet the regulatory requirements for an advanced in hire rate, therefore, pay will be set at the Step 1 of the applicable rate range. For selected applicants who are current Federal civilian employees or have prior Federal civilian service, pay will be set in accordance with applicable pay setting laws, regulations, policies and guidance.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.