Contract Specialist

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• GS-09: Performs, and coordinates Procurement actions. Assists with actions to accomplish simplified procurement actions.
• GS-09: Acquires, uses and maintains accurate records, business practices, and market conditions to identify potential contractors due to limited source availability.
• GS-11: Reviews the purchase request, statement of work or specifications for completeness and conformance to acquisition procedures. Performs price and cost analysis on offers. Modifies contractual clauses and develops new clauses.
• GS-11: Formulates negotiation strategy and identifies areas subject to negotiation. Negotiates with potential contractors and insures contractual coverage of all requirements. Conducts industry surveys for availability of products or services.
• GS-12: Performs pre-award, award, and post-award actions required for the acquisition of various supplies and services of petroleum/energy products. Analyzes and evaluates unit costs and pricing data contained in proposals.
• GS-12: Handles complex, controversial post-award actions and problems including participation in termination actions. Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions required for the assigned purchase programs.

Qualification Summary

This is a standing register for non-competitive military spouses and 30% or more disabled veterans. Positions may be filled at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 levels. Full performance level of the position will depend on the vacancy being filled. To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: a.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR b.) A current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic AT&L Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: (GS-12): Applying contracting principles, laws, statues, regulations and procedures applicable to performing contracting actions sufficient to award and administer contracts for a variety of goods and services. (GS-11): Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract methods and contract types which requires specialized knowledge of FAR based contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods sufficient to coordinate prime and subcontractor performance on complex, long term contracts. (GS-09): Performing basic contracting functions related to pre-award and post-award requirements. 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.

Compensation:
$63,768-$131,826 per year