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Job opening: CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Salary: $87 758 - 118 069 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Feb 19 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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. Please Note: This is NOT a remote position.

Duties

Develop procurement packages for various acquisition needs that vary in complexity. Procures and administers variety of contracts which frequently require special quality assurance provisions or other specialized terms and conditions. Plans and conducts post-award activities, including modifying contracts and closeouts. Coordinates the establishment of a technical evaluation team to determine acceptability of technical proposals. Incumbent analyzes proposals for conformance with the solicitation; performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 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. Specialized Experience Defined As: Broad knowledge and skill in contracting principles and procedures for pre- and post-award activities to award and administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment and services. 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-11) or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
  • There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-12 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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