Contract Specialist

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NO-1 (GS-1/4) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate all of the following: 1) Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues to include sensitive or controversial topics before a wide range of audiences making clear and convincing oral presentations; 2) Listening effectively and clarifying information as needed; 3) Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers delivering high-quality products and services and being committed to continuous improvement; 4) Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; 5) Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention; 6) Demonstrated skill in using job-relevant information systems and/or software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, automated research tools, database applications and the internet; 7) Analyze the need for contract modifications and negotiate and issue contract modifications as required; 8) Prepare and negotiate awards by reviewing audit and technical reports, performing cost and/or price analysis or reviewing price analysts reports and developing pre-negotiation terms and conditions (including price) based on the pre-negotiation objective and give-and-take with offers or to establish a fair and reasonable price. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 1102 Contract Specialist Qualification Standards 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.
You will serve as a Contract Specialist within OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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.