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Lead Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Onsite · $117,284 - $152,471/year
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Position Overview

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States United States flag
Compensation: $117,284 - $152,471/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Contract Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Apr 4, 2026

Job Description

To qualify for a Lead Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. AND B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. AND C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Guiding, assisting, mentoring, and training junior level Contract Specialists on complex contracts. Performing market research, conducting bidding negotiations, cost/price analysis, and executing contract awards with warrant authority. Serving as contract administrator on awarded contracts and negotiating contract modifications. Conducting and/or participating in conferences and briefings to acquisition review board and senior level management. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

To qualify for a Lead Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. AND B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. AND C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Guiding, assisting, mentoring, and training junior level Contract Specialists on complex contracts. Performing market research, conducting bidding negotiations, cost/price analysis, and executing contract awards with warrant authority. Serving as contract administrator on awarded contracts and negotiating contract modifications. Conducting and/or participating in conferences and briefings to acquisition review board and senior level management. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

About This Role

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Lead Contract Specialist to join their Contract Law team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

$117,284 - $152,471/year

Practice Area

Contract Law

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Defense Logistics Agency Hiring Team

Application Deadline

April 4, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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