CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Defense Intelligence Agency

$88K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to work independently without supervision
  • Proficiency in creating complex, audience-specific written products
  • Experience building collaborative working relationships
  • Strong decision-making skills aligned with organizational strategies
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
  • Experience in major system acquisition is highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Complete work independently, meeting organizational goals and priorities
  • Develop clear, tailored written materials for specific audiences
  • Foster collaboration among team members across the organization
  • Make recommendations based on finance and acquisition strategies
  • Respond effectively to changes in requirements and priorities

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits for you and your family
  • Eligibility for benefits varies based on position type
  • Resources available for reviewing specific benefits offered
Full Job Description
Duties

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DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position's duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA's online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the "Advanced Search" link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the "Job Opening ID" field.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • - U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation


All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

Qualifications

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. With no supervision, completes work, meets priorities, and achieved results based on the organization's goals and objectives.

2. Works independently to create accurately written, complex products tailored to a specific audience in an easily understandable manner.

3. Takes a lead role to build collaborative working relationships across DIA by encouraging colleagues to engage team members and others on specific or general issues.

4. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to the organization's finance and acquisition or strategy, engagement and evaluation strategy, while taking into account customer and client needs.

5. Is flexible and responds in a timely fashion to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Major system acquisition experience.

2. Serves as a resource to others regarding relevant regulations, guidelines, laws, and directives.

3. Source selection experience or knowledge.

This position is considered an Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Accordingly, the position's occupant must be certified with the appropriate DAWIA certification based on mission requirements for the position. If the selectee does not currently possess the required DAWIA certification upon entry into the position, selectee will be given 36 months to achieve certification. This position requires DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification.

Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: https://www.esd.whs.mil/portals/54/documents/dd/issuances/dodi/500066p.pdf?ver=pe7ezcohpkscil9bqjeatq%3d%3d

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the "Careers" heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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