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. DA-2 - $47,490- $84,689 / DA-3 - $71,957 - $103,006

Duties

• •You will assist senior specialist in the negotiation and administration of contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion.
• •You will assist in reviewing purchase requests for completeness and clarity.
• •You will assist in preparing pre-award documentation and solicits contractor offers under the guidance of a senior specialist.
• •You will negotiate and administer contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion.
• •You will review purchase requests for technical and administrative adequacy.
• •You will prepare pre-award documentation and solicits contractor offers.

Qualifications

FOR DA-1102-02: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all the following Reviewing transactions to ensure data is correct; Gathering and analyzing data to maintain logs, prepare reports and documents; AND Communicate accurately/efficiently in writing. FOR DA-1102-03: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DA-1102-02 pay band (GS-9/10 grade level) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the functions listed below. Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all the following Entering data into automated systems and reviewing transactions to ensure data is correct; Preparing written requirements; AND Read and interpret guidance and policies. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim 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. Must submit transcripts with application to be considered. 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. Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/officies/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html