CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: 1) Performing all pre-award/post award functions, using various contracting methods to procure supplies and services; 2) Soliciting and awarding contracts for commercial items 3) Applying FAR Part 8 and 12 for drafting and issuing request for quotes, evaluating quotes, conducting negotiations and issuing the award; and 4) Managing and processing an average workload of at least 4 to 6 procurements with varying deadlines. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant’s background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Advanced Cost and/or Price Analysis, Contract Award, Oral Communication, Preparation and Negotiation, and Writing Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located in the Washington Headquarter Services, Acquisition Directorate performing end-to-end support services for all matters relating to acquisition and procurement and provides operational contracting support services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer (ODCMO) to include the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), WHS, and independent Federal advisory commissions, Boards and Task Forces.