Contract Specialist

About this role

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS NQ-03: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience supporting or conducting contract administration and contractor oversight activities for complex programs, including performance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and review of contract or subcontract actions.

Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: Experience conducting performance oversight of contractors or subcontractors, including monitoring deliverables, evaluating compliance with contract terms, and identifying areas requiring corrective action. Experience reviewing contract/subcontract solicitations, awards, acquisition plans, award memoranda, modifications, and/or contract actions for adequacy, completeness, and compliance with organizational or federal acquisition requirements.

Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., program offices, county agencies, fire departments, safety organizations) to ensure mission needs are met. Experience participating in or supporting contractor performance evaluations, acceptance of work, surveillance activities, or management reviews for a major contractor or business unit. Experience using a variety of contract administration approaches, monitoring tools, or oversight strategies to enhance accountability and operational efficiency.

NQ-04: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in negotiation of complex terms and conditions, reviewing contract/subcontract actions, and contract administration; working with program offices to establish mission needs in a politically complex environment.

Examples of qualifying experience include but are not limited to: Experience in Contract Administration including administration of policy and procedures sufficient to oversee placement and/or monitoring of contractor performance on complex contracts covering major systems or extensive programs. Experience in business and industry practices sufficient to evaluate, monitor, and maintain uniform management controls over a prime M&O contractor's performance, and to provide direction and leadership to the Government's principal pre-award and post-award representatives.