Contract Specialist
Responsibilities
- Perform actions related to evaluation, analysis and negotiation of post-award actions.
- Perform contract management functions, such as amendments and modifications.
- Provide recommendations, technical knowledge and experience in post-award contract administration.
- Make final determination of price revisions under economic price adjustment clauses; contract changes in packaging, diversions of shipment, specifications and related price and delivery adjustments; excusable delays; and other administrative changes.
- Ensure proper development and review of modification documents for adequacy and completeness.
- Perform necessary follow-up to ensure complete, proper, and timely execution of all post-award functions.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve contract delinquencies, payment and/or delivery issues.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Basic AT&L Requirement: Public Law 106-398, Section 808: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND B.) at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of study from an accredited institution of higher education in any of the following disciplines; accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management; OR C.) 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. AND B. above
B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least 2 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 AT&L Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 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:
- Use of firm fixed-priced contracts, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts.
- Evaluation, analysis, and negotiation of post-award functions.
- Performing market research, negotiating agreements, and issuing contract modifications.
D. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or, three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related.
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.