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Duties

If selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) is open and listed under the Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services of DLA Energy. Performs pre-award, award, and post-award contract functions required for the acquisition of various petroleum/energy supplies and services to meet the needs of DLA Energy’s customers. 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and local implementing documents. Monitors the solicitation through its entire phase, issuing amendments, answering potential offerors' questions, and conducting pre-proposal conferences. Assuring that all suppliers are treated equally to maximize receipt of competition and minimize protests. Conducts extensive negotiations before and/or after contract award. Negotiates required changes as necessary. 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.

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): GS-12, Non-Exempt; GS-13, Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required

Qualifications

To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's 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 an1102 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 Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, orprivate sector. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level orequivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibilityrequirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date ofthe announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-12: Perform pre-award and post-award contracting; verifying purchase requests, prepares acquisition plans, conducts surveys, and makes recommendations; performing price and cost analysis. Plans and performs contract administration duties, including analyzing, negotiating, settling contractual agreements, issues, or problems. GS-13: Performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions, studying the swift change of market conditions and best industry practices in the evolving energy markets; plans and performs contract administration duties, including analyzing, negotiating, settling contractual agreements, issues, or problems. 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.

Contacts

• Address DLA Energy 8725 John J Kingman Rd Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 US
• Name: Ashley Mitchell
• Phone: 717-770-4559
• Email: [email protected]