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GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Naval Supply Systems Command

Naval Base, Norfolk, VAFull-time$76–99K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$76–99K/yr
Location
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The General Supply Specialist serves in NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk’s Industrial Support Department, supporting the Material Handling Equipment Branch. The role coordinates with government customers on maintenance and overhaul programs, contributes to branch initiatives, and supports funding, contract, and operational analysis. Candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience, though qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may substitute.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract AdministrationProcurementProvisioningInventory ManagementNaval Supply SystemsSpreadsheet ManagementFunding TrackingPurchase Order MonitoringCost EstimationBudget PreparationNavy Supply SystemsNavy ERPCustomer LiaisonFunding Issue ResolutionAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementFlowchartingOperational Data AnalysisOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationMaterial Handling EquipmentIndustrial Safety

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceMaster's or Equivalent Graduate DegreeTwo Years Graduate EducationRelated LL.B. Or J.D.Experience and Graduate Education Combination

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a General Supply Specialist in the Industrial Support Department, Advance Traceability and Control (ATAC) Division within the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Branch at Norfolk, VA. of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK.

Duties

  • You will establish and maintain liaison with all government reimbursable customer activities supported by the MHE contract for the Preventative (PM) and Unscheduled (UM) maintenance on NAVSUP owned assets. and the overhaul of MOD SLEP units.
  • You will participates in the development of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for MHE Branch initiatives.
  • You will maintain liaison with key personnel during the discussion, planning, implementation, and final stages of these initiatives and follows-up after finalization.
  • You will Participate in team meetings, reviews work efforts and provides information and advice to team members in the accomplishment of given stages of studies.
  • You will review directives and other correspondence from external sources to determine impact on these efforts. Prepares business case analysis reports and briefs supervisor and other leadership personnel within MHE Branch Norfolk.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year specialized experience in contracting & logistics management performing Contracting Officers Representative (COR) duties on government contracts, and managing complex facility or maintenance contracts (e.g., Material Purchasing, Repair and Maintenance, Modified Service Life Extension Program (MOD SLEP), and Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic (CNSL) contractor-supported programs). Examples of specialized experience may include: (1) Expertise in contract administration, procurement, provisioning, and inventory management discipline. General knowledge of Naval Supply Systems, including policies for service contracts, local material handling equipment (MHE) repair, and overhaul programs; (2) Ability to create and maintain detailed spreadsheets to track funding across multiple lines. High-level skill in tracking Direct Mission and Reimbursable funding, managing day-to-day customer funding, monitoring purchase orders, creating initial cost estimates and preparing budget requests; (3) Proficiency in Navy automated supply and maintenance systems for file evaluation, storage, and retrieval. Working knowledge of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); (4) Ability to serve as the primary liaison for government customers, supporting daily MHE operational requirements and resolving funding issues; (5) Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex situations, conduct process improvement studies, generate flowcharts, and analyze operational data to optimize workflows; (6) Exceptional oral and written interpersonal communication skills; (7) General knowledge of the basic operational capabilities and the standard use of Navy-owned MHE. Understanding of MHE operational safety concerns within an industrial, warehouse environment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: SUPPLY PLANNING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROBLEM SOLVING ACCOUNTABILITY COMPUTER LITERACY This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

How this job compares

Set against the 476 open Contract Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–99K/yr
  • Virginia median$91–135K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$89–125K/yr326 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $87K, is 20% below the Virginia median midpoint ($109K) — in the lowest quarter of Contract Administrator salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Contract Administrator jobs in Virginia and 476 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Contract Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 436 postings).
Education
142 of the 476 open Contract Administrator jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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