
Contract Specialist (Senior Contracting Officer)
Offices, Boards and Divisions See More Job Openings by This Employer- Full Time
- $142,488 - $185,234/year
- Washington, DC
July 23, 2025
Job Description
The Justice Management Division, Procurement Services Staff, Acquisition Management Group is seeking to hire two Contract Specialist to award and administer complex, high dollar value, and mission-essential contracts on behalf of DOJ Offices, Boards and Divisions (OBDs). The OBDs include all of the major litigating divisions, the international offices of the Criminal Divisions, U.S. Attorney Offices, Immigration Courts nationwide and the Justice Management Division staff offices.
Duties As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Contract Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate the procurement of complex, high-dollar contracts for products and a broad array of professional services in various functional areas including Information Technology (IT); automated litigation support; facilities management; finance and audit; Architect-Engineering; construction, and administrative support. Coordinate with various parties in developing acquisition strategies and mapping out strategic changes in unusually complex or politically sensitive contractual situations. Prepare justifications and determinations for approval by senior officials. Assist in strategic planning/organizational performance assessments by participating in agency-wide acquisition task forces, working groups and committees. Salary- $142,488 - $185,234/year