Contract Specialist

About this role

ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management NOTE: You are required to submit your unofficial college transcripts from an appropriately accredited educational institution in order to document completion of the educational requirements for this position.

The unofficial transcripts must be legible and include your name, major, school name/location, course title/number, date completed, grade, number of credits earned, and degree(s) conferred. In the case that your transcripts do not show that a degree was conferred, you may submit your unofficial transcripts AND a copy of your degree certification. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to establishing an entrance on duty date.

AND At least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions - 1 year of which is specialized experience or equivalent to work at the next lower level in the Federal service. AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A current Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) Professional Certificate A current DoD Contracting Professional Certification At the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in: Coordinating procurement actions to ensure compliance with departmental and customer-specific policies and mission objectives.

Preparing and reviewing documentation supporting justifications (e.g., sole source), determinations, and acquisition decision rationales. Conducting pre-award and post-award conferences for complex procurement actions. Guiding customers with acquisitions lacking precedent, including statements of work development, acquisition planning, justification and approvals, and pricing analysis. Using innovative techniques to award complex negotiated contracts and leveraging socioeconomic programs.