Purchasing Agent

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF)
remote work
United States, Maryland, Patuxent River
Jan 16, 2026
Summary We are looking for an individual to join our Finance Team. This position is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment throughout our region. If you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to find the best deals using Navy procurement processes, we are looking for you. Training is available. Summary We are looking for an individual to join our Finance Team. This position is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment throughout our region. If you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to find the best deals using Navy procurement processes, we are looking for you. Training is available. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01/16/2026 to 01/30/2026 Salary $26.50 to - $32 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 3 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Patuxent River, MD Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status Announcement number 26-12868081 Control number 854778700 This job is open to Duties Executes a variety of purchases unique to NDW N9, obligating non-appropriated funds on behalf of the Department of the Navy not to exceed the small purchase threshold or dollar limitations established in a contract when issuing delivery orders. - Reviews and analyzes all types of purchase requests and other related documents for a variety of material, supplies, services submitted to determine the completeness, adequacy and accuracy of the information and compliance with regulations and policies. Coordinates and communicates with activities to ensure deficiencies are resolved prior to acceptance of purchase requests and ensuring the requirements meets all technical, legal, and regulatory requirements. - Determines best method of procurement, such as purchase order, delivery order, blanket purchase agreement, or purchase card. Determines extent of competition, method of solicitation (orally or written request for quote), method of purchasing, and terms and conditions of the purchase when using open market procedures. - Conducts business evaluations before a purchase is made, including but not limited to, responsiveness of quotes and vendor responsibility, reviews quotes for price reasonableness, and determines if the requirements for competition have been met. - Performs post award administration until the vendor has delivered required materials or services and the material or services have been accepted and paid for. This may include, but is not limited to, acting as the liaison between the vendor and using party; negotiating minor price changes or changes in delivery terms; or cancellation of orders. - Maintains liaison between N9 personnel and vendors in order to explain directives and policies, clarify requirements and obtain knowledge on current and projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement. - Maintains NAF contracting warrant up to small purchase threshold. - Maintains a NAF Purchase Card. Requirements Conditions of employment Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must prepare and submit an annual personal financial statement. Position required eligibility for a secret clearance. Qualifications 1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION- Knowledge of solicitations and purchasing methods, such as oral and written solicitations, calls against Blanket Purchase Agreements, delivery orders, and priced purchase orders. - Knowledge of basic price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness and to perform comparison of price, discounts, and transportation costs. - Knowledge of statutes, regulations and procedures to be able to perform procurement functions that are not well defined or are unprecedented. - Knowledge of assigned commodities or services and the industry sufficient to identify sources of supply, various product characteristics, and determine the adequacy of item descriptions. - Knowledge of post award procedures used to resolve problems with deliverables, differences in price or quantity, or to recommend and prepare modifications or cancellations. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and automated systems. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at . A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training (if applicable): provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/30/2026 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis. Agency contact information NDW NAF HR Email Address NDW Regional Office 47402 Buse Road, Bldg. 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Required Documents The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training (if applicable): provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/30/2026 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis. Agency contact information NDW NAF HR Email Address NDW Regional Office 47402 Buse Road, Bldg. 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.