Contract Specialist (Open-Continuous)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit a complete application prior to the established cut-off date(s). The initial cut-off date will take place on November 15, 2024 to begin the initial applicant consideration. Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered upon receipt of the next cut-off date. NOTE: The period of eligibility for applications is throughout the announcement until the closing date. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period at any time a vacancy becomes available, and selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period. The agency will issue a list of eligible applicants to hiring officials within the period of eligibility. Applicants may make changes to applications to ensure experience is current. Specialized Experience Requirements: The specialized experience listed are the minimum requirements for the series, each particular vacancy may have additional experience necessary to meet the applicable grade level. A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service. NQ-02 (GS-9/11/12 equivalent): Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the NQ-01 (GS-07) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: 1.) Performing detailed analysis of bid received to determine bid responsiveness and responsibility of the offer, negotiating contract modifications and/or preparing and issues solicitation documents. OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR-A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. NQ-03 (GS-13/14 equivalent): Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the NQ-02 (GS-12) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: Developing and executing acquisitions for a wide variety of products and services. NQ-04 (GS-15 equivalent): Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the NQ-03 (GS-14) grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: Directing the day-to-day management activities and providing leadership to an organization engaged in procurement and administration of complex, large scale, long-term multi-billion-dollar contracts. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the NQ-03/GS-13 level and above. For additional reference, please refer to the OPM qualifications standard forGS-1102: General Schedule Qualification Standards-1100 Contracting Series-1102 (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/) “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This Contract Specialist open continuous public notice may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across NNSA as needed. Therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are submitted. This public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection.Note: The salary range listed reflects base pay only. The actual salary will be based on the geographic location (to include locality pay) and pay band for which selected.