Contract Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the required E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification requirement for the assigned acquisition functional area and category within established timeframes.
• GS-12 applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including highly proficient analytical, evaluation, data-gathering, planning, and organizational skills; clear and persuasive written and verbal communication; experience developing and presenting findings, reports, or recommendations; experience interacting with varied personnel and exercising business judgment; and ability to perform duties across GS-1102-05 through GS-1102-11 levels.
• GS-11 applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including analytical, evaluation, data-gathering, planning, and organizational skills; clear and persuasive written and verbal communication; experience developing and presenting findings, reports, or recommendations; and experience interacting with varied personnel and exercising business judgment.
• Must meet Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions and applicable Title 10 requirements.
• Applicants generally must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, subject to the stated exemptions for certain current or former DoD civilian and military personnel.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must acknowledge in writing acceptance of an excepted-service appointment that does not confer competitive status before appointment.
• DoD retired military members appointed to a civilian position within 180 days of retirement are subject to applicable statutory provisions.
• PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and demonstrate proficiency in contract structure, contract type selection, market research, and related contracting elements.
• Perform pre-award, post-award, and/or contract price and cost analysis functions when contract actions are not well defined.
• Evaluate price and cost data for a variety of pre- and post-award procurement activities.
• Negotiate procurements involving extensive services, complex equipment, and/or construction projects.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation expense reimbursement may be offered depending on the hiring organization, position, funding, and policy.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.