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US Department of the Navy

$93K/yr

You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative in the Technical Director Division of PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$93K/yr

You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative in the Technical Director Division of PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

FL

$89K/yr

You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative in the Expeditionary Department of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic. ** This position is a 100% TDY to Camp ...

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MD

$89K/yr

You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative in the Expeditionary Department of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic. ** This position is a 100% TDY to Camp ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for contracting officer representative in the United States is $23.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Contracting Officer Representatives often face challenges such as managing multiple contracts, ensuring vendor compliance, and navigating complex federal acquisition regulations. Staying organized and maintaining clear documentation helps manage workload and mitigate risks. Building strong relationships with contractors and communicating regularly with the Contracting Officer can resolve issues quickly and prevent misunderstandings. Many CORs find that ongoing training and staying updated on regulatory changes are also key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining effective contract oversight.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contracting Officer Representative position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a thorough understanding of federal acquisition regulations, and typically a relevant bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with contract management software, procurement systems, and COR certification (such as FAC-COR or DoD COR certifications) is often required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help CORs effectively partner with vendors and stakeholders. These skills ensure contract compliance, mitigate risks, and support successful project outcomes in a regulated environment.

What is a Contracting Officer Representative job?

A Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is a government employee designated to oversee and manage contracts on behalf of a Contracting Officer. They ensure that contractors meet performance requirements, comply with contract terms, and deliver services or products as agreed. CORs serve as the primary liaison between the government and contractors, monitoring progress, handling documentation, and addressing any issues that arise. While they play a critical role in contract execution, they do not have the authority to make contractual changes—only the Contracting Officer can do that.

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Infographic showing various Contracting Officer Representative job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,837 per year, or $24 per hour.
CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

US Department of the Navy

Kittery, ME

$101K/yr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

United States Navy rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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38th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

You will serve as a CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE in the CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION (CODE 420), CONTRACT AND LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience overseeing the various contracted operations, functions and efforts required to execute complex ship repair work.
* Experience working with organizational structures of large industrial operations in functions pertaining to administration, contracting, engineering, production, material supply systems, and workload scheduling.
* Experience using oral and written communication skills to relay accurate information, ideas and conclusions.
* Experience analyzing contractor reports and providing detailed statements of work, including estimates of labor and material requirements.
* Experience providing suitable alternatives and resolving critical problems, extending techniques and developing new approaches to accomplish the industrial phases of ship repair, overhaul, alterations, conversions of assigned ships.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/
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:
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