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How much do lease contracting officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for lease contracting officer in the United States is $77,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the role of a lease contracting officer?

A lease contracting officer is responsible for managing the acquisition and negotiation of lease agreements for government or organizational property, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. They evaluate proposals, draft contracts, and oversee the leasing process to secure suitable facilities or equipment within budget and legal standards.

What is the difference between Lease Contracting Officer vs Contract Specialist?

AspectLease Contracting OfficerContract Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires federal contracting certifications, experience in leasingRequires contracting certifications, procurement experience
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, federal leasing projectsVarious industries, government and private sector
Employer & IndustryPrimarily government, federal leasingGovernment, defense, private companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leasing-specific contracting rolesGeneral procurement and contract management roles

The Lease Contracting Officer specializes in leasing agreements within government agencies, focusing on federal property leases. The Contract Specialist handles a broader range of procurement contracts across industries. While both roles require contracting certifications and involve procurement processes, the Lease Contracting Officer's work is more focused on leasing and federal property management, making it distinct in scope and industry application.

How do you become a lease contracting officer?

To become a lease contracting officer, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field, along with experience in procurement or contract management. Certification such as the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is often required, and candidates must pass relevant exams and meet security clearance requirements depending on the agency.
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Infographic showing various Lease Contracting Officer 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, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,308 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

$90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

As a Lease Contracting Officer, you will perform a wide range of acquisition and federal space management work for complex realty transactions.
The Office of Leasing supports federal agencies in accomplishing their missions by delivering leased space timely, at the best value, and with high-quality workplace solutions, with the goal of becoming a best-in-class federal real property leasing organization.

We are currently filling 28 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Qualifications:

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: 

  • Name, address, telephone number, email address;

  • Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);

  • Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

  • Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS-12 salary range starts at $90,968 per year.   
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 

Specialized experience is managing real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting and applying real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must include performing the following:

  • Lease acquisition including negotiating, preparing and executing real estate contracts;

  • Conducting market surveys and real estate site inspections;

  • Performing real estate project management using project management tools to manage projects from inception to closeout;

  • Conducting cost analyses for real estate transactions to provide recommendations and;

  • Managing lease transactions and documents to ensure procurement and financial accuracy.

Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER