Contract Specialist

About this role

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. All applicants must provide a copy of transcripts at the time of application. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification. 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.

If claiming "DoD Education Exemption" (Grandfathered) you must also provide SF50's dated prior to October 1, 2000 showing that you have been continuously employed with DoD with no break in service since October 1, 2000. AND Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience Negotiating, awarding, or modifying telecommunication or IT acquisition contracts; or Administering Inquiry/Quote/Order (IQO), Request For Proposal (RFP), or Request For Quotation (RFQ) instruments; or Analyzing commercial vendor capabilities to acquire technical services or IT products. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience Leading negotiations, executing final awards, or managing bilateral modifications for high-value telecommunication or IT service contracts; or Developing procurement strategies and administering complex IQO, RFP, or RFQ actions with minimal supervision; or Resolving contract performance disputes or interpreting procurement regulations to acquire critical IT products and services.