Contract Specialist

DHS Headquarters • Springfield, VA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). The primary purpose of this position is to perform contract specialist work related to the acquisition of goods and services to support the programs and operations of the Department of Homeland Security and its subordinate organizational elements. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form annually.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Must meet position requirements for Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty for the GS-12 position.
• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• Administering contracts using formal advertising or negotiation procedures.
• Conducting price/cost analysis techniques for procurement actions.
• Identifying, analyzing, and drawing logical conclusions regarding the soundness of proposals submitted by vendors.
• Applying knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements when making procurement decisions.
• Serving as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert regarding pre-award and post-award procurement actions.
• Determining the need for special/unusual provisions, as well as terms and conditions that can be incorporated into contracts.
• Detecting irregularities in offers/proposals by applying knowledge of fraudulent procurement practices.
• Applicants must possess and submit one of the following certifications: FAC-C (Professional) DoD Contracting Professional FAC-C (Level I, II, or III) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Contracting (Level I, II, or III) If you do not submit one of the above certifications or request a waiver for the GS-13 position, you will be rated ineligible.
• All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.
• Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver.
• If an individual is placed in a position at DHS based on a waiver, DHS may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
• If selection is made at the GS-12 level, promotion to the GS-13 level may occur without further competition.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to lower-graded specialists, program offices, field offices and user functions regarding all aspects of Department procurements.
• Serving as a primary contact and consultant regarding a variety of extensive acquisition functions that encompass the planning, execution, administration, and termination of complex contracts through the use of formal advertising or negotiation procedures, the evaluation of cost and price proposals, and the administration, termination and close out of contracts.
• Evaluating proposals, negotiating costs/prices and terms and conditions with offerers/contractors, and ensuring awards are within applicable laws and regulations.
• Performing contract administration functions, such as verifying evidence of contractor's progress, negotiating modifications, issuing termination notices, reviewing contract claims, and conducting contract closeouts.
• Determining the contract methods to utilize and developing the unique/complex terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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