Contract Specialist

Summary This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE PS71, Pacific Telecom and Products Branch. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. Duties Help Serves as contract specialist responsible for all actions associated with solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiations, contract writing, and source selection leading to contract award. Determines method of acquisition. Performs contract administration functions including, but not limited to, resolving complex billing issues, negotiating contract modifications, and exercising options. Monitors contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, technical requirements, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, and other requirements stated in the contract. Collaborates closely and frequently with a small team to ensure speedy, relevant acquisition expertise and warfighter support. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Must be a U.S.Citizen. This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66. Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details. Must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7). Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Qualifications Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply 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. Transcripts are required at the time of application. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Foreign Education : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . Time In Grade For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and respon…

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