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Job opening: CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Salary: $99 401 - 133 747 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Oct 13 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Position: STRATEGY AND SUPPORT; ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT SERVICES DIRECTORATE; CONTRACT OPERATIONS; IT/SYSTEMS SUPPORT; SS-ZECAB Who May Apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Defense Cyber Excepted Service Employees, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees..

Duties

Develops and implements a plan to procure a multiyear program or system involving successive program stages. Serves as a senior contracting officer responsible for pre- and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements. Advises program officials of the procurement objectives and reviews during procurement planning meetings. Negotiates and deals with representatives of the private sector, government experts, or managers to procure extensive services and complex equipment. Will serve as a team leader over a variety of functional specialists to prepare Government position and conducts negotiations with contractors.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
  • Obtain/Maintain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification (DAWIA).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below. A. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Waivers: With the exception of Specialized Experience, the component acquisition career management authority may waive any or all of the requirements listed in this qualifications standard with respect to any employee of the Department of Defense if the board certifies that the individual possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated job performance and qualifying experience. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. Attach a copy of the highest DAWIA certification in contracting which you currently hold. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience Is Defined As: Leading and/or providing technical advice and assistance to a group of contracting representatives; providing oversight and implementation of contract administration workload; and experience performing contract closeout, pricing, negotiations and/or contract modifications based on extensive knowledge in contracting principles and procedures for pre- and post-award activities. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

  • Address DFAS - ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
  • Name: HR Customer Care Center
  • Phone: (317) 212-0454
  • Email: [email protected]

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