Contract Specialist
What you'd do
See below for important information regarding this job. Salary range: GS-11: $82,289 - $106, 982 GS-12: $98,632 - $128,221
Major duties
This position may be filled at either grade level; incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level according to merit promotion regulations and upon management’s request. If selected at the GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. Responsible for actions related to the administration, evaluation, analysis and negotiation of pre/post-award actions. Responsible for acquisition planning, preparation of cost and price analysis, contract negotiations, execution, contract administration, and other buying functions in support of assigned aircraft and equipment. Evaluate contractors’ past delivery performance to determine if contract options should be awarded and provide information for pre-award survey use. Establish necessary administrative controls and procedures to ensure contract compliance. Plan, solicit, negotiate, and award contracts within locally specified goals. Provide pre/post-award procurement services in support of complex and diversified repairable and associated requirements. Serve as the central point of contact for pre-award contracting actions and perform work associated with a wide range of contract types and methods for the procurement of items, services and materials.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: 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. B. Contracting Officer Requirement for GS-12: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. C. Specialized Experience: 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. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS- 09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11: Assisting with applying contracting principles, laws, statues, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions sufficient to procure and administer contracts. Assisting with market research, acquisition planning and preparing solicitations. Assisting with proposal evaluation and negotiations. Assisting with contract administration activities including communicating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules and taking any post award actions necessary to ensure delivery of product. GS-12: Independently applying contracting principles, laws, statues, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award actions sufficient to procure and administer contracts for a variety of goods and services. Performing/overseeing market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement by analyzing market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances. Independently preparing solicitations, evaluating the resulting proposals and conducting negotiations as necessary to agree on a final contract price. Independently conducting contract administration activities including communicating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules and taking any post award actions necessary to ensure delivery of product. Activities may include change orders, modifications, resolution of quality issues and terminations. Conducting communications and/or discussions with vendors/customers. D. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-11: Three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-12: There is no education substitution at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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