Contract Specialist

Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

At the GS-07/09/11 you will perform developmental duties as assigned. At the Full Performance Level (GS-12), you will perform the following: You will resolve problems inherent in the contracting and teaming processes and provide training to junior team members. You will coordinate contractor's requests for waivers or deviations from contract specifications. You will perform comprehensive acquisition planning, analysis, and negotiation for repair and/or spare parts acquisitions in support of managed equipment. You will develop the contractual strategy and acquisition plan utilizing various innovative contracting vehicles. You will evaluate requests for equitable adjustment and special financing provisions. You will negotiate changes in price(s), terms and conditions due to contract modifications, supplementary agreements, settlements from change orders due to defective specifications, changed site conditions(s), etc.

Qualification

GS-07: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Assisting in decision making on contracting matters; 2) Aiding in modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification; 3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements. GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Assisting in decision making on contracting matters consistent with the organization's goals; 2) Aiding in initiating and modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification; 3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements; 4) Monitoring contractor performance for potential problems/delays. GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, and/or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Contributing to decision making on contracting matters consistent with the organization's goals; 2) Initiating and modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification; 3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements; 4) Monitoring contractor performance for potential problems/delays and advising team members of item delivery status. GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, and procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Contributing to decision making on contracting matters consistent with the organization's goals; 2) Initiating, negotiating, and modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification; 3) Conducting meetings to discuss acquisition requirements; 4) Monitoring contractor performance for potential problems/delays and advising team members of item delivery status. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Basic Requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. In addition to the above basic requirement, in lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-07: 1 full academic year of graduate education or law school or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement GS-09: 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree GS-12: There is no substitute of education for experience for this series at this grade level.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.