Contract Specialist

Defense Health Agency • Pensacola, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service under the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. The position is being recruited for San Antonio, Texas, or Pensacola, Florida. The Contract Specialist handles acquisition and administration of highly complex DHA requirements, from solicitation through contract closeout. The role is part of the Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce and requires the selectee to meet Foundational Level certification requirements in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entering on duty. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. The appointment generally includes a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required, and the position requires financial disclosure reporting upon entry and annually thereafter. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized. Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type, and candidates should contact the hiring agency for details.

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 exemption for certain DoD civilian employees or military members with qualifying contracting experience on or before September 30, 2000.
• At least one year of specialized experience performing the listed pre-award, post-award, and acquisition-policy duties; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Meet Foundational Level certification requirements in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entering on duty.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Submit a pre-employment financial disclosure statement and annual financial disclosure reports thereafter.
• Complete a background investigation and meet any resulting suitability or fitness determination.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited institution.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisition requirements and administer contracts through closeout.
• Structure solicitations with special contractual language or other innovations to address unique procurement requirements and conditions without precedent.
• Conduct pre-proposal conferences.
• Perform post-award contracting work.
• Ensure contracting documents and other actions necessary for successful negotiation and award are completed.
• Execute pre-award contracting functions for acquisitions supporting Military Treatment Facilities, including market research, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and/or contract award.
• Execute post-award contract management functions, including modifications, closeouts, or resolution of contractual issues.
• Analyze and recommend changes to current acquisition policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on position type, and candidates should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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