Supervisory Contract Specialist

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Directs, organizes, coordinates, and integrates the work of Contract Specialists who perform pre-award and post-award contracting functions.
• Provides guidance to Contract Specialists on acquisition planning, contract solicitation, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, contract award and contract administration.
• Performs pre-award and post-award contracting functions utilizing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations and Supplements, and business and industry practices.
• Serves as a warranted contracting officer and develops strategies to support, achieve and exceed initiatives that affect DLA operations.
• Makes recommendations and decisions related to acquisition program planning and evaluation of long range acquisition projects.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. 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. B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. C. 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: Performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions to procure items in response to customer requirements. Planning, soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating to administer contracts. Analyzing sources of supply, cost factors and requirements characteristics to accomplish acquisition planning tasks. 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. Overseas & Hawaii Information For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information in the following link: U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a U.S. citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws. Pay Retention will be extended to an eligible employee who applies through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an overseas location. Cost of Living Allowance may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. Please review the following link for additional information: It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying. For information about the cost of living and many other important items to consider visit: