CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Defense Commissary Agency - Department of Defense
DoD QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR GS-1102 CONTRACTING POSITIONS his is an individual, single agency qualification standard for Department of Defense positions. This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended. Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 positions: A. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. For the GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-11 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience for the GS-12 include: Use innovative techniques to develop contractual arrangements. Use tools such as price/cost analysis, source selection evaluation, and performance criteria to commit to multi-year contracts. Negotiate acquisitions and ensuring all special requirements and clauses are included within the award. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: Work is mostly sedentary but there will be some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending or sitting. There are no special physical demands for this position. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-12: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-11. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Contract Administration Contract Performance Management Contract Termination Individual Occupational Requirements Minimum Qualifications GS-11 Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is usually performed in an office area, conference rooms, or similar environment Telework eligible: Yes – as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No.
Serves as Contract Specialist in the Construction and Design Branch Defense within Commissary Agency (DeCA). The primary purpose of this position is responsible for a full range of pre and post award contracting actions in support of DeCAs Mission.