Contract Specialist

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Contract Specialist, you will plan, award, and administer high quality contracts that deliver the best value products and services to USCIS on a timely basis while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives. The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 08/03/2026. Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants. Basic Requirements All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate) 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. OR 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. GS-07 You qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Researching data to making recommendations or provide information to a broad audience. Assisting with planning, awarding, and administering contracts in the procurement of supplies, equipment, and/or services. Holding responsibility of various ancillary duties to include but not limited to processing of Interagency Agreements and Government Purchase Card Requests. OR 1 full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement. (To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.) GS-09 You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Applying acquisition, contract, and procurement regulations to prepare solicitations containing appropriate provisions, clauses, terms, and conditions with supervisory review. Assisting in evaluating responses to solicitations for price reasonableness and compliance with terms and conditions for more senior Contract Specialists. OR 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. (To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.) Full-time or part-time s #J-18808-Ljbffr