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