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Nrs Asst GS

Portland, OR · On-site

$20.95/hr

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How much do gs jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for gs in the United States is $66,233.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gs vs Data Analyst?

AspectGsData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree often in business, economics, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, large organizations, consulting firmsCorporations, consulting firms, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageU.S. federal government, military, international agenciesPrivate sector, finance, healthcare, tech
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for government roles, salary, and career pathCompared for skills, tools, and industry applications

Gs and Data Analysts share some analytical skills, but Gs typically work within government agencies with specific credential requirements, while Data Analysts are more common in private sectors focusing on data interpretation and visualization. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their background and career goals.

What are some of the common challenges encountered by a GIS analyst and how can they be addressed?

GIS Analysts often face challenges related to data quality, such as incomplete or outdated geographic information, and the integration of data from multiple sources. To address these issues, it’s essential to follow best practices for data validation, maintain clear documentation, and collaborate closely with data providers and team members. Additionally, keeping up with evolving GIS software and tools can require ongoing professional development. Effective communication and problem-solving skills also help when working across departments to meet project objectives.

What are GS jobs?

GS jobs refer to positions within the General Schedule (GS) pay system, which is the main pay scale for federal employees in the United States. The GS system covers the majority of civilian workers in federal agencies and is divided into 15 grades, each with 10 steps that determine pay based on experience and performance. GS jobs include a wide range of occupations, from administrative and clerical roles to professional and technical positions. These jobs offer structured pay increases, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within federal service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a General Surgeon, and why are they important?

To thrive as a General Surgeon, you need comprehensive medical knowledge, surgical expertise, and completion of a surgical residency with board certification. Mastery of surgical instruments, imaging technologies, and familiarity with electronic health records are essential. Precision, decision-making under pressure, and strong teamwork and communication skills set top surgeons apart. These competencies are vital for delivering safe, effective patient care and achieving optimal surgical outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Gs job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,233 per year, or $31.8 per hour.

Supervisory Contract Specialist 'Director' GS-1102-15 FPL GS-15 (MP)

US Department of Education

Chicago, IL

$147K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


U.S. Department Of Education rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

621st of 846 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

This position is located in Federal Student Aid in Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Seattle, WA, San Fransisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO, New Yor, NY. The Federal Student Aid is to administer the federal financial aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.Qualifications:

Selective Placement Factor - You must meet the following selective placement factor:
The candidate must hold a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C (Professional)) certification or equivalent or meet the experience, education and training to complete the examination to obtain the certification within 12 months of starting the position.
Failure to meet the selective placement factor(s) will result in you not receiving further consideration.

Minimum Qualification Requirements


You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience in the federal service, or equivalent in the private sector, administering a broad range of federal contract methods and techniques, which may include fixed-price and cost-reimbursable arrangements (e.g., firm-fixed price, fixed-price with economic price adjustment, fixed-price re-determinable, fixed- price level of effort, cost, cost sharing, cost-plus-fixed- fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and cost-plus-award-fee), and special purpose contracts and agreements (e.g., basic agreements, broad agency announcements, small business innovative research contracts, indefinite delivery contracts, letter contracts, time and materials and labor hour contracts, and other transactions).
2. Experience in the federal service, or equivalent in the private sector, leading, managing, and having complete authority for multi-million dollar federal contract actions (pre- and post-award procurements).
3. Experience in interpreting high level federal contracting policies and directives, identifying and resolving problems and mitigating risks with changing program requirements, and providing guidance to assist senior managers and business unit staff with applying new and or unique approaches to solving acquisitions related issues and concerns.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1. Knowledge of the principles of acquisition planning and technical or program requirements to plan, manage, make decisions, or recommendations significantly affecting the content, interpretation, or development of complex programs concerning the management of procurement matters.
2. Ability to develop and implement he principles of contract management a plan to procure multiyear program systems involving successive program stages and mission program stages and mission critical performance objectives and measures.
3. Skills in contract negotiation, contract administration, and contraction termination methods and techniques to initiate,
conduct, assess or revise, and/or close-out contractual activities and to meet and deal with high level business, industry, and/or government officials
4. Skill in applying theories and principles of contracting, to manage, direct, and develop critical and complex contracting functions supporting a business unit.
5. Ability to supervise, direct and/or oversee federal professional staff, technical employees and directs the work of professional contractors supporting contract and procurement administration, quality assurance, and the development, implementation, management and maintenance of acquisition policy and guidelines for the bureau.Education:

This position has a positive education requirement.

  1. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

    or

  2. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitativemethods, or organization and management.

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.

Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

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