Contract Specialist (P-Card Analysis)

About this role

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/30/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience with contracting principles, policies, and/or procedures. Experience includes interpreting laws, regulations, principles, and/or policies to generate new procurement concepts. Experience providing expert leadership, staff coordination, and consultation in a functional area of procurement. Desired Experience: Experience with business practices and market conditions. The ability to demonstrate leadership in contracting and achieve results across complex and diverse organizations.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution or at least 24 semester hours in business management, contracting, or related courses. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability to demonstrate leadership in contracting and achieve results across complex and diverse organizations.

Skills in conducting training and surveillance. Skills in meeting mission and objectives through effective program and contract management. Knowledge of government policies in contracting **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.