Contract Specialist (6 Month Register)

Department of Defense•Whitehall, OH

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About The Position

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 4, 2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively responsible Contract Specialist functions, along with formal and on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are with Weapons Support - Columbus. This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 4, 2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively responsible Contract Specialist functions, along with formal and on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are with Weapons Support - Columbus.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
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.
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.
Experience performing developmental and/or recurring assignments in support of a local installation or in a centralized procurement activity
Procuring supplies or services primarily through formal advertising or through limited use of negotiation techniques
Reviewing requisitions to determine proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents
Contacting technical personnel to resolve questions of applicability of specifications, classifications of terms, or acceptance of substitute items
Evaluating bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions and applicable clauses
YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.
To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: a bachelor's degree AND meet Superior Academic Achievement -OR- possess one (1) full academic year of graduate education or law school.
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) is based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of bachelor's degree -or- 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.

Responsibilities

Procuring items awarded through formal advertising and/or through use of negotiation techniques.
Reviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
Considering financial responsibility of suppliers by evaluating contract performance on previous contracts.
Reviewing solicitations and amendments for adequacy and completeness.
Monitoring vendor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of the award.

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.

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