Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency • Coronado, CA

5d

About The Position

The Contract Specialist performs cradle-to-grave contracting actions and pre- and post-award functions for a wide variety of highly complex, unusual, unique, non-routine, or difficult procurements and contracts. Work includes acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost/price analyses, negotiations, contract award, modifications and amendments, terminations, closeouts, and contractor performance reviews. The specialist conducts market research, identifies potential vendors, evaluates offers, performs comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends contract awards. The role also negotiates settlements for contractual changes and equitable adjustments or supplemental agreements involving delivery or performance time, prices, and changed requirements. The specialist provides guidance or training to lower-grade employees, new hires, or others as necessary.

This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position requiring completion of DoD certification and other requirements. The position has a set tour of duty from 0600 to 1430 and is classified as non-critical sensitive. Appointment is contingent on a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not authorized recruitment incentives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the basic contracting requirement through a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, or qualify for the stated exception for certain DoD employees or Armed Forces members who held qualifying contracting positions on or before September 30, 2000.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, at the grade level or equivalent required for the grade sought: GS-07 for GS-09, GS-09 for GS-11, or GS-11 for GS-12.
• GS-09 specialized experience includes applying contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures with assistance; knowledge of acquisition planning laws, regulations, and precedents; and communicating in writing and through discussions with vendors or customers.
• GS-11 specialized experience includes applying contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures; soliciting offers for standard to specialized supplies or services; applying acquisition planning knowledge; using negotiation techniques with assistance; and communicating with vendors or customers.
• GS-12 specialized experience includes applying and adapting contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures; soliciting offers for standard to specialized supplies or services; performing acquisition planning; independently negotiating for services, equipment, or construction products; and communicating with vendors or customers.
• Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement's cutoff or closing date.
• Complete DoD certification and other requirements for a Defense Acquisition Workforce position.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation to support education claims when using education to qualify; foreign education used to meet qualifications must be shown equivalent to accredited U.S. education.
• Meet Selective Service requirements: males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt.
• Obtain a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Comply with DLA drug testing requirements if the position is designated for testing; a negative test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after entry on duty.

Responsibilities

• Perform cradle-to-grave contracting actions, including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost/price analyses, negotiations, contract award, modifications and amendments, terminations, closeouts, and contractor performance reviews.
• Perform pre- and post-award functions for highly complex, unusual, unique, non-routine, or otherwise difficult procurements and contracts.
• Conduct market research and identify potential vendors.
• Evaluate offers, perform comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommend contract awards.
• Negotiate settlements for contractual changes.
• Negotiate equitable adjustments and supplemental agreements to delivery or performance time and prices, and execute supplemental agreements for reduced or additional requirements.
• Provide guidance or training to lower grades, new hires, or others as necessary.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility based on position type.

What This Job Offers

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