The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is currently hiring in support of Presidential Executive Order 14057, "Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs through Federal Sustainability". This position works directly in support of this important initiative to acquire electricity and clean energy to meet the Administration's climate change goals - ultimately, to achieve 100% carbon pollution-free electricity on a net annual basis by 2030. See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

Serves as a senior contract specialist responsible for procuring Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity (CFE) products and services... ...in support of the Department of Defense’s role in implementing Executive Order 14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability”. Performs pre-award, award, and post-award actions required for the acquisition of services. Prepares Acquisition Plan (AP), documenting details of the solicitation and type of contract envisioned. Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP), selecting clauses, terms and conditions required by FAR and local implementing documents. Monitors the solicitation through its entire phase, issuing amendments, answering potential offerors' questions, and conducting pre-proposal conferences. Assures that all suppliers are treated equally to maximize receipt of competition and minimize protests. Evaluates offers based on input from staff offices and on own analysis of the responsiveness of individual offers. Prepares price analysis as necessary. Formulates negotiation strategy and identifies areas subject to negotiation. Conducts extensive negotiations before and/or after contract award. Conducts industry surveys or market analysis to determine availability of product or service and identify potential suppliers. Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions for the assigned purchase programs. Handles complex, controversial post-award actions and problems, justifying and explaining issues and positions, and solving contractual problems. May serve as a warranted contracting officer, depending on the needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Contract Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Performing the full range of pre-award and post-award contracting functions; Planning and performing contract administration duties, including analyzing, negotiating, and settling contractual agreements, issues, or problems. Performing post-award procedures to administer complex contracts. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Are you using your education to meet the 1102, Basic Contracting requirement? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA Energy 8725 John J Kingman Rd Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 US
• Name: JIMMANUEL MELENDEZ
• Phone: (717) 770-3073
• Email: [email protected]