CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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. Responsibilities You will advise program officials during strategic planning meetings. You will modify standard terms of contracts as necessary to satisfy specialized requirements. You will set policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the Competition in Contracting Act in completing all contractual actions in support of the requiring organization. You will plan and manage procurements with technical, legal, and contracting personnel, ensuring necessary pre-award actions are completed within regulatory and time requirements to meet objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-13 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 lead negotiator, and coordinating contractual actions involving simplified acquisition procedures to multiple complex, multi-million dillar negotiated contracts with significant periods of performance GS-12 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing work associated with a wide range of contract types and contracting methods focusing on the development and application of classified and sensitive contracting Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov) 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 Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) positions: A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoDGS-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 ExecutiveDepartment on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement.Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (orequivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting thisrequirement. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) 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. 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. Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veterans preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.