Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Contract Specialist serves as a team lead and Contracting Officer, providing advice, guidance, and expertise to the Seattle District Chief of Contracting.

The role advises senior contracting officials on staffing resources, office performance planning, small-business participation, and contracting operations. It provides authoritative interpretations, represents the District Chief of Contracting in dealings with outside agencies, oversees contract claims and disputes under the Contract Disputes Act, and oversees or participates in negotiations for out-of-scope contract modifications.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, unless eligible for the stated DoD or military occupational-specialty exemption based on service in qualifying positions on or before September 30, 2000.
• For GS-13, at least one year of specialized experience performing pre-award, post-award, contract price/cost analysis, and negotiations for Construction, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Services, Supplies, or Architect Engineering (A-E) projects; this experience must be at the next lower grade/level, typically GS-12.
• Qualification must be based on experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Obtain the DoD Contracting Professional Certification within 24 months.
• Obtain the required Contracting Officer warrant within 3 months.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Advise the District Chief of Contracting on personnel resources for programs and functions, including commercial activities, contracting, and contract administration.
• Develop plans for achieving and evaluating office performance against Army or USACE goals, including small-business set-aside goals.
• Develop or advise on approaches to enhance small-business participation in contracts.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the District Chief of Contracting, Regional Chief of Contracting, PARC, and other key officials on contracting matters.
• Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials.
• Provide authoritative interpretations on behalf of the District Chief of Contracting.
• Represent the District Chief of Contracting in contacts with outside activities, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Administration, and Department of Labor.
• Oversee the processing of contract claims and disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act.
• Oversee and may participate in negotiations for contract modifications involving work outside the scope of the contract.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior