Contract Specialist

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Help Responsible for all aspects of contract management as well as those inherent to contract administration and contract close-out. Develops acquisition strategy to fit each unique requirement, including specific product lines and production capability, unique weapons system platforms, including contract type, and milestones. Ensures acquisition plans are in full compliance with contracting regulations and related DoD standards. Ensures the performance of the Contracting Officer (Technical) Representatives (COR/COTR) in the administration of the contracts and determines the limits and range of their duties and responsibilities. Determines when to terminate contracts and coordinates with the program office. Conducts negotiations to consummate award actions with responsible contractors and concludes negotiations ensuring that the governments requirements are obtained at a fair and reasonable price and within the required timeframes. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Flexible Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl info. Qualifications To qualify for a Contract Specialist GS-1102-13 your resume and supporting documentation must support: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Balancing customer needs, the interests of the contractors, and statutory and re…

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