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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

VA · On-site

$143K/yr

The full performance level (FPL) for this position is NH-IV (GS-14/15 equivalent). Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience. Employment Type: OTHER

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for fpl in Virginia is $16.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $18.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An FPL (Full Performance Level) job refers to a position where the employee has reached the highest level of responsibility and competency within their job classification. It often means the individual has completed necessary training, probationary periods, or promotions to perform all duties independently. These positions are commonly found in government and utility sectors, such as Florida Power & Light (FPL), where employees may work in engineering, customer service, or field operations.

What does an FPL do?

As an FPL, your daily responsibilities include creating and filing flight plans, reviewing weather conditions, coordinating with pilots and air traffic control, and ensuring all necessary documentation complies with aviation regulations. You may also monitor in-flight progress, provide updates about potential routing changes, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. The role requires frequent collaboration with dispatchers, operations managers, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient flight schedules. Staying organized and proactive is important, as situations can change quickly based on weather or airspace restrictions. This dynamic environment makes each day varied and requires a combination of technical knowledge and clear communication.

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To thrive as an FPL (Flight Planning Liaison), you need a strong background in aviation operations, attention to detail, and knowledge of flight planning procedures, often supported by education in aviation or related certifications. Proficiency with flight planning software, air traffic control systems, and weather analysis tools is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a customer-focused attitude are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant flight operations while effectively supporting pilots and airline teams.

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Infographic showing various Fpl job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,191 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Contract Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$106K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 539 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: This position is located within the US Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division where you will function as a Senior Contract Specialist managing all aspects of the functional area of contract preparation and management for the Temporary Emergency Power mission supporting FEMA in emergency response activities that range from no notice events such as wildfires, earthquakes, or tornados, or notice events such as a hurricane or severe winter storms.
Qualifications:

This job announcement will fill one vacancy at the full performance level (FPL) of GS-13 in one of the locations listed.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
OR
Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.
In addition to the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
TO QUALIFY FOR THE FPL GS-13:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working independently as a contract officer or senior contract specialist, procuring a wide variety of supplies and services, construction, and/or architect/engineering services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; developing a wide variety of solicitation documents; developing and coordinating justification and approval documents; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; and monitoring contractor's performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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