Contract Specialist

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. This vacancy is a career ladder position being filled at the GS-09 and/or GS-11 and/or GS-12 levels. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-12 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or expreience 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 for a Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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: QUALIFICATIONS FOR A GS-09: Specialized Experience required for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience performing pre-award procurement by applying contracting principles, laws, regulations and procedures for supply and services; and 2) Experience negotiating contract prices, terms and conditions; and 3) Experience implementing contractual regulatory guidance and processes for the procurement of goods and services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-11: Specialized Experience required for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience performing pre-award procurement by applying contracting principles, laws, regulations and procedures for complex supply and services; and 2) Experience negotiating contract prices, terms and conditions and cost/price analysis; and 3) Experience performing Post-award contract administration and close-out processes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-12: Specialized Experience required for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience performing pre-award or post-award procurement functions; and 2) Experience evaluating cost analysis to conduct negotiation of contract prices, terms and conditions; and 3) Experience implementing contractual guidance and processes for the procurement of goods and/or services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Influencing/Negotiating Planning and Evaluating Procurement Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07 to qualify for the GS-09; GS-09 to qualify for the GS-11; OR GS-11 to qualify for the GS-12 position).
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Eustis oversees eleven contracting offices within the MICC, providing them with contract support, business advice, and acquisition oversight. The MICC provides Army Commands, installations, and activities with responsive contracting solutions and oversight.