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Summary: See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities
Performs cradle-to-grave contracting actions including: acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost/price analyses, negotiations, contract award, modifications/amendments, terminations, closeouts, and contractor performance reviews. Performs Pre- and Post-Award functions for a wide variety of highly complex procurements and contracts that are unusual, unique, non-routine or otherwise difficult to accomplish. Performs market research, identifies potential vendors, evaluates offers, performs comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award of contracts. Negotiates settlements for contractual changes. Negotiates equitable adjustments and supplemental agreements to delivery or performance time and prices, and execution of supplemental agreements for reduced or additional requirements. Provides guidance or training to lower grades, new hires, or others as necessary. Serves as a Warranted Contracting Officer based on the needs of the assigned Supply Chain. Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: 1st Shift Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access 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/Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized/Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Mission Essential Position: This is a mission essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis. Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length: 36 Months Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Additional Info. This is a target grade position. Those selected at the GS-11 will be eligible for GS-12 after completion of 52 weeks at GS-11. Qualifications
To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Basic Contracting Requirement: A) a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution OR B) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces who occupied an 1102 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. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties of the position. For GS-12, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent; for GS-11, at the GS-09 level or equivalent. See standard for time-in-grade and other regulatory requirements by the closing date. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-12: Applying and adapting contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures; soliciting offers; performing acquisition planning; independently negotiating; intensive market research. GS-11: Assists in applying contracting principles; solicits offers; acquisition planning; negotiates to procure services, equipment and/or construction products; performs market research. Education Substitution (GS-11/12): Education must meet requirements; submit transcripts. Details on graduate/foreign education and combination rules are provided in the original text. GS-12: No educational substitution at this grade level. GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate study, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree. Combination: Education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements; must total 100%. Experience and volunteer work acceptance described. Education
GS-12 Only: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level. GS-11 Only: Transcripts required; unofficial transcripts acceptable at time of application. Details on graduate and foreign education are provided. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. DoD criteria available here. Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Professional certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every 2 years. Cost of Living Allowance may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. More information here. HAWAII INFORMATION: Research the cost of living in Hawaii before applying. Information for Veterans is available here. Military retirees require a waiver if appointed within 180 days after retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: Urinalysis testing for testing designated positions; CBD advisory. CBD may risk positive test results. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the Constitution. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Document note: Referrals and application notifications included in original posting but not required for the refined description.
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Summary: See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities
Performs cradle-to-grave contracting actions including: acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost/price analyses, negotiations, contract award, modifications/amendments, terminations, closeouts, and contractor performance reviews. Performs Pre- and Post-Award functions for a wide variety of highly complex procurements and contracts that are unusual, unique, non-routine or otherwise difficult to accomplish. Performs market research, identifies potential vendors, evaluates offers, performs comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award of contracts. Negotiates settlements for contractual changes. Negotiates equitable adjustments and supplemental agreements to delivery or performance time and prices, and execution of supplemental agreements for reduced or additional requirements. Provides guidance or training to lower grades, new hires, or others as necessary. Serves as a Warranted Contracting Officer based on the needs of the assigned Supply Chain. Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: 1st Shift Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access 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/Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized/Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Mission Essential Position: This is a mission essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis. Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length: 36 Months Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Additional Info. This is a target grade position. Those selected at the GS-11 will be eligible for GS-12 after completion of 52 weeks at GS-11. Qualifications
To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Basic Contracting Requirement: A) a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution OR B) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces who occupied an 1102 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. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties of the position. For GS-12, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent; for GS-11, at the GS-09 level or equivalent. See standard for time-in-grade and other regulatory requirements by the closing date. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-12: Applying and adapting contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures; soliciting offers; performing acquisition planning; independently negotiating; intensive market research. GS-11: Assists in applying contracting principles; solicits offers; acquisition planning; negotiates to procure services, equipment and/or construction products; performs market research. Education Substitution (GS-11/12): Education must meet requirements; submit transcripts. Details on graduate/foreign education and combination rules are provided in the original text. GS-12: No educational substitution at this grade level. GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate study, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree. Combination: Education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements; must total 100%. Experience and volunteer work acceptance described. Education
GS-12 Only: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level. GS-11 Only: Transcripts required; unofficial transcripts acceptable at time of application. Details on graduate and foreign education are provided. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. DoD criteria available here. Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Professional certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every 2 years. Cost of Living Allowance may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. More information here. HAWAII INFORMATION: Research the cost of living in Hawaii before applying. Information for Veterans is available here. Military retirees require a waiver if appointed within 180 days after retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: Urinalysis testing for testing designated positions; CBD advisory. CBD may risk positive test results. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the Constitution. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Document note: Referrals and application notifications included in original posting but not required for the refined description.
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