CONTRACT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at DO-01/GS-11). or equivalent in other pay systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work done at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. Must meet qualification requirements for the 1102 occupational series defined in Title 10: 10 USC 1724: Contracting positions: qualification requirements (house.gov)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSA’s: Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of a requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determines the sources to be solicited. It applies all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, and precedents for all acquisitions. Exercises initiative and judgment in developing and coordinating procurement packages. Evaluates prospective contract price utilizing basic price analysis techniques. Prepares recommendations for approval and award. Drafts the final document, including specifications and all other special and standard clauses and enters all contractual information into a contract writing system software database for signature. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies procurement guidelines, policies, regulations, impacting a cross-section of programs. Plans, develops and establishes the acquisition strategy for the overall program, functions as the lead negotiator throughout the process.
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on “What Is DHA” and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Services “Direct Hire Job Board”, please click here.