PROGRAM COORDINATOR (ASSISTANT ORDERING OFFICER)

About the opportunity

You will serve as a Program Coordinator (Assistant Ordering Officer) of NLSC, responsible for placing firm fixed-price delivery orders for supplies and services. You will legally authorize the obligation of OJAG/CNLSC financial resources for requisitions in accordance with established laws, guidelines, policies, procedures, Federal procurement regulations, and applicable Executive Orders. Your duties include determining appropriate procedures to obtain goods and services, ensuring delivery schedules and fair prices are met, monitoring contractor performance, investigating damaged shipments, material shortages, and quality control matters, and resolving vendor delivery problems.

Salary and benefits

• Salary ranging from $69,373 to $90,190 per year
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees
• Comprehensive federal benefits package

Who can apply?

• Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
• Experience must include assisting with reviewing and amending work efforts of Assistant Ordering Officers, determining procurement procedures, tracking procurement actions, conducting periodic closeout reviews, and purchasing in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Alternatively, may qualify with a master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related
• Must meet all eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Required documents

• A complete resume (restricted to no more than 2 pages, showing employer name, start/end dates, hours per week, and pay plan, series, and grade level)
• SF-50(s) showing you held the next lower GS grade for at least one year, if applying for a promotion
• Official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter/semester hours if using education as a substitute for experience
• DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and associated documentation if claiming veterans' preference
• Statement of service on command letterhead if an active duty service member

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-09-03
• Application Close Date: 2026-09-11 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments within 48 hours of notification

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
• This recruitment utilizes technical assessment tools including USA Hire and a Structured Interview