CONTRACT SPECIALIST

About this role

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: mastery-level knowledge of the full acquisition lifecycle to direct complex pre-award and post-award procurement functions.

This includes devising and leading negotiation strategies for diverse and complex procurements; performing expert-level price and cost analysis to ensure cost-effective source selection; and providing comprehensive contract oversight to resolve complex performance issues and execute modifications. Examples of specialized experience include: 1. Devising negotiation strategies to evaluate proposals, execute modifications, and resolve complex problems related to procurement planning, source selection, and contract performance.

2. Leading complex negotiations with high-level contractor representatives to determine contract costs, terms, and conditions for various procurements. 3. Directing a full range of pre-award and post-award procurement functions, including drafting solicitations, evaluating proposals, conducting source selections, and managing contract awards, modifications, and closeouts. 4. Analyzing price and cost data for pre-award and post-award activities, including contract modifications and changes, to determine reasonableness and ensure cost-effective source selection.

5. Administering and overseeing contracts by monitoring performance to ensure compliance with terms, preparing modifications, and determining the necessary course of action to resolve issues impacting contract performance. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).