CONTRACT SPECIALIST

About this role

GS-12 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying a thorough knowledge of contract principles, policies, regulations, and procedures to administer group contracts and pre/post award procurement actions. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying a mastery knowledge of contracting advisory services to ensure regulations and requirements are met and must include all of the following:1) utilizing knowledge of Federal, DOD and DON contracting laws, regulations, principles and procedures, contracts and provisions to provide guidance and leadership Contract Specialist and other subordinate personnel;2) utilizing knowledge of methods of contracting applicable to the acquisition of supplies, personal, and non-personal services to develop acquisition solutions;3) managing multiple contracting projects to ensure Program goals and objectives are met; 4) analyzing existing policies and procedure to develop and implement improvements; and 5) communicating orally and in writing to collaborate across organizations to reach concurrence on processes, projects, and desired outcomes.

GS-11 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying knowledge of contract administration/procurement principles, policies, regulation, and procedures relating to contract price/cost analysis, pre-award, and post award procurement actions. Specific work experience demonstrates all of the following duties: 1) Provide knowledge of contracts and methods of contracting to procure requirements and conduct negotiations in the different phases of contracting; 2) Knowledge of technical terminology and uses of equipment or services procured to participate in negotiations; 3) Knowledge of business practices in order to identify sources, analyze cost and pricing data, and contract proposals; 4) Prepare and issue contracts, purchase orders, tasks order, delivery orders and modifications.