CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Strategic Systems Programs

$85K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • At least one year of specialized experience as a Contract Specialist
  • Experience managing a variety of contracts
  • Proficiency in cost and price analysis
  • Understanding of procurement statutes and regulations

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement requirements for TRIDENT and hypersonic missiles
  • Resolve complex procurement planning and contract issues
  • Plan and execute long-term procurement actions
  • Perform cost and price analysis on contractor proposals
  • Prepare contract documentation for signatures

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Eligibility for recruitment and relocation incentives
  • Participation in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act programs
  • Potential for travel to remote locations
  • Inclusion in the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Full Job Description
Summary

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.

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for procurement requirements for research, development, manufacture, test, evaluation, and operational support of TRIDENT Missiles, Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missiles, or Conventional Prompt Strike Hypersonic Missiles.
  • You will work in a high paced environment, be responsible for all actions within your prescribed area, and resolve complex advance procurement planning and contract planning problems that arise from day to day.
  • You will utilize mastery knowledge of procurement statutes and regulations and/or contracting methods, policies, procedures, and contract types to plan and carry out long-term pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions.
  • You will perform cost and price analysis on high-dollar complex contractor proposals, write pre and post negotiation business clearances, present developed negotiation positions to a peer review panel, and ensure compliance.
  • You will prepare contract documentation and provide final documents for signature by a Warranted Contracting Officer in accordance with office delegations of authority.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: serving as a Contract Specialist managing a variety of contracts and executing tasks such as reviewing requirements and proposals, performing cost and/or price analysis, and/or negotiating contracts to include modifications.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Contracting Series, 1102

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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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