Contract Specialist

As a Contract Specialist you will:

• Performs pre-award and post-award contract functions including negotiation cost/price analysis and administration of contracts forsupplies and services.
• Plans develops and executes an acquisition strategy fulfilling the objectives of socioeconomic programs goals.
• Manages workload in automated procurement data systems. Composes written materials (e.g. emails memoranda documents) in asuccinct and organized manner.
• Prepare various formal and informational communications to both internal and external audiences on acquisition-related topics.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical writing reporting and oral communications skills. These skills should accompany a broadrange of experience in the contracting profession including a combination of operational contracting experience and/or desire to grow intothe acquisition life cycle policy and oversight program.

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-13 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience communicating contract functions performance milestones and remediation strategies to customers during all phases of an active contract lifecycle.
• Experience developing negotiating and managing business solutions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Thresholdhigh-dollar multi-year procurements using a variety of contract types.
• Experience planning procuring and administering contracts subject to formal source selection procedures to support an organizations mission requirement for technical acquisition management.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products andservices; is committed to continuous improvement.
2. Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts techniques or requirements (for example Federal AcquisitionRegulations) for contracting or procurement and contract negotiation and administration.
3. Written Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
4. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization when negotiating.

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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.