Contract Specialist

4 weeks ago

Norfolk, United States US Maritime Administration Full time

**Duties**:
**The Contract Specialist**:

- Exercises responsibility for the procurement of contract requirements which are often among the most complex and difficult procurements conducted by MARAD, frequently involving critical and/or sensitive program efforts and multi-million dollar funding commitments
- Conducts post-award conferences; monitors and reports on contractor’s performance; resolves performance deficiencies; conducts all required actions with respect to contract termination; and prepares all supporting documentation (e.g. D & F's, Sole Sources Justification
- Evaluates proposed contract modifications, analyzes cost and price proposals with respect to modifications, contract changes, and claims; negotiates and prepares contract changes, modifications, and claim settlements
- Exercises responsibility for administration of all contracts, which the employee negotiates. Such administration functions are specialized, and often complex.
- Performs price/cost analyses. Analyzes commercial pricing practices applicable to the commodities and the latest economic developments pertaining to increased material, labor, or transportation costs as reflected in the current price Analyzes cost and pricing data submitted by offerors to substantiate direct and indirect costs and profit.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- **SELECTIVE SERVICE**: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- **TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY**:This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
- **GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD**: Travel will vary by position. If the position requires travel, a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- **PROBATIONARY PERIOD**: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

**Qualifications**:
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the **Education Requirement** for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, **AND** (3) meet either the education and specialized experience requirements qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

**To qualify for the GS-12**, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include:

- **Experience performing pre-award and post-award functions for a variety of products and services.**:

- **Experience reviewing incoming requisitions documents for clarity and completeness.**

**To qualify for the GS-13**, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

- **Experience interpreting contract provisions for contractors and for officials of the agency, providing appropriate advice and guidance.**

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)**: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

- Knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulation, policies and precedents, and related principles, policies and procedures sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurement functions.
- Skill in promoting e-commerce, and supporting the use of automated acquisition systems, contractor performance evaluation systems, electronic invoicing systems, and other electronic systems facilitating the agency's move to paperless contracting
- Ability to present factual information; compose memoranda and reports; and draft contract provisions and supporting documents.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

**All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.**

**Education**:
**Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-12**:
**A. 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or**:
**B. At least 24 semester hours in any combinati

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