CONTRACT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE. This announcement is intended to be used to collect resumes for future positions. This may or may not result in a referral. As vacancies occur, applicants will be considered for referral and will receive notification at that time. Applicant list will be sent to the hiring manager on: 18 Jun / 30-Day Cert 18 Jul / 60-Day Cert 18 Aug / 90-Day Cert
Major duties
Prepares solicitations for IT products and services. Assists in planning negotiation strategy, cost/price evaluation, and, upon completion of negotiations, assures contract file is in proper order Prepares a narrative of procurement actions and prepares contractual documents for the Contracting Officer's signature. Reviews various contract processes to identify risks and provides notification to the Contracting Officer or supervisor for resolution. Research's applicable solicitation and contract terms and conditions.
What you need to qualify
Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Transcripts are required at the time of application. Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-09 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience:For the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-07 if outside the Federal service, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in contracting methods or performing basic price analysis or performing basic cost analysis. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Competencies: Attention to Detail Communication Contracting/Procurement Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
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