CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Major Duties

• Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities.
• Analyzes difficult contracting issues; determines, recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frames.
• Provides contracting advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work or data requirements.
• Formulates the negotiation strategy. Negotiates and prepares contract modifications. Prepares pre-negotiation positions and memoranda based on audit and/or technical recommendations.
• Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts.
• Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics.
• Provides business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members, technical or program personnel, functional commanders, and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition and business-related issues.
  
  

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Must attach transcripts) -OR- Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by 1) Analyzing challenging and controversial contracting issues and implement and/or recommend improved methods and operating procedures; 2) oversee or plan and carry out procurement actions, and administer contracts for a variety of specialized services or commodities, and/or construction contracts using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types; 3) evaluating contractor performance and; 4) providing advice and guidance to customers, team members and management. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Initial Cut-Off Date: September 10, 2024 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Application package received by the initial cut-off date will be reviewed and referred to the Selecting Official first, if qualified. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every 3-weeks as additional vacancies become available.