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.

Duties

• •You will analyze and evaluate major contracting and purchasing requirements for complex programs, ensuring proposed actions meet mission needs, legal requirements, policies, and established procurement procedures.
• •You will plan and carry out complex contracting actions, applying procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop sound approaches for acquisitions that support program goals and technical requirements.
• •You will provide expert advice to managers on difficult contracting matters, developing recommendations and solutions that address complex requirements, improve acquisition outcomes, and support timely program decisions.
• •You will coordinate contracting activities with program officials, technical staff, and other organizations, ensuring required planning, approvals, negotiations, and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• •You will review completed contracting work for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, identifying problems or risks and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• •You will establish work priorities and schedules for assigned contracting activities, monitor progress, and ensure complex procurement actions are completed effectively while meeting program objectives and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Knowledge of assigned contracting and procurement specializations and applicable contracts including commercial and noncommercial contracts executed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Other Transaction Authority procedures; - Planning, coordinating, negotiating, and assuring completion of approvals for long term pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions are completed within a timely manner; and - Evaluating cost and pricing strategies. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series 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

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.