Lead Contract Specialist

Citizenship and Immigration Services

USD 107,446 - 139,684 / yearCamp Springs, Maryland, Bloomington, Minnesota, Williston, Vermont

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Camp Springs, Maryland, Bloomington, Minnesota, Williston, Vermont

Employment type not specified

Valid through 9/19/2026

Job description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Lead Contract Specialist, you will serve as a team leader and Contracting Officer providing advice, guidance, workload management, and expertise in one of our two execution divisions. The position reports to the Supervisory Contract Specialist.

Lead team of contract specialists and a senior contract specialist to award quality contracts timely. Ensure compliance with and provide direction for all Federal, DHS and USCIS policy, procedures, and regulations. Partners with program offices and legal counsel to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant contracting solutions. Advise higher level management on acquisition-related issues that are of concern. Participates as lead negotiator of multi-disciplined government negotiation teams and directs the analysis of team evaluations.