CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Defense Intelligence Agency

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Completion of a thorough background check and drug test mandated.
  • Ability to work independently and produce complex written products tailored to specific audiences.
  • Strong relationship-building skills across diverse teams.
  • Experience in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work effectively.
  • Decision-making skills in complex scenarios, recognizing best practices and maximizing outcomes.
  • DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification required or to be obtained within 36 months.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assignments independently while aligning with organizational goals.
  • Develop and write complex documents for a targeted audience.
  • Foster collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Schedule and manage personal work activities to meet deadlines.
  • Utilize decision-making techniques to navigate complex situations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available to federal employees.
  • Family access to range of federal benefits.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by position classification.
  • Specific benefits details found on the DIA website.
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. Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and schedules own work activities to complete assignments in timely and effective manner.

5. Applies decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Makes informed decisions about work priorities to ensure accurate completion of assignments and projects, and makes adjustment as required.

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

3. With guidance, seeks opportunities to collaborate or help solve a problem outside of his/her immediate team.

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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