BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval OperationsCamp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, Hawaiiusajobspublished 10/14/2026

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You will serve as a BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTS & ACQUISITION DIVISION of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

Major duties

You will review and analyze requisition packages for a variety of statistical and narrative information that fully describes the requirements and it's desired outcome.
You will ensure requirement packages comply with both internal and external processes and policies.
You will coordinate contract modifications, terminations, and close outs.
You will reconcile invoice payments or disbursements in the event of a discrepancy.
You will record incoming actions into business management operating systems.
You will collaborate with internal and external groups to correct deficiencies and conduct process improvements.

Qualifications

GS-11 Level: 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: 1) Analyzing acquisition requirements, conducting and documenting market research, and advising technical teams on appropriate acquisition strategies; 2) Translating technical concepts, including specialized equipment maintenance and engineering services, into actionable Performance Work Statements (PWSs) and Statements of Work (SOWs); 3) Determining commercial availability and small business set-aside viability through market research and analysis; and 4) Briefing technical project managers on procurement timelines, acquisition package completeness, and potential acquisition hurdles. GS-09 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying established acquisition guidelines to support the preparation of procurement documents and track acquisition milestones; 2) Demonstrating a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); 3) Drafting clear, structured procurement documentation, including meeting minutes and basic requirements documents; and 4) Utilizing spreadsheets to track acquisition milestones, funding lines, and procurement timelines. 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. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Education

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-11 Level: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR Possession of an LL.M. 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. Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-09 Level: 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.