Contract Specialist

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• If selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity
• Performs pre-award, award, and post-award actions required for the acquisition of services.
• Prepares Acquisition Plan (AP), documenting details of the solicitation and type of contract envisioned.
• Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP), selecting clauses, terms and conditions required by FAR and local implementing documents.
• Monitors the solicitation through its entire phase, issuing amendments, answering potential offerors' questions, and conducting pre-proposal conferences.
• Assures all suppliers are treated equally to maximize receipt of competition and minimize protests.
• Evaluates offers based on input from staff offices and on own analysis of the responsiveness of individual offers.
• Prepares price analysis as necessary.
• Formulates negotiation strategy and identifies areas subject to negotiation.
• Conducts extensive negotiations before and/or after contract award. Negotiates required changes as necessary.
• Conducts industry surveys or market analysis to determine availability of product or service and identify potential suppliers.
• Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions for the assigned purchase programs.
• Handles complex, controversial post-award actions and problems, justifying and explaining issues and positions, and solving contractual problems.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a 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. 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 Requirement 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. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 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: GS-12: Performs pre-award and post-award contracting functions related to utility distribution services and other energy products. Verifies purchase requests, prepares acquisition plans, conducts surveys, and makes recommendations. Experience in performing price and cost analysis, analyzes unit costs, and prices data and contractor projects costs. GS-13: Extensive experience in performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions related to utility distribution services and other energy products. Studies the swift change of market conditions and best industry practices in the evolving energy markets. Performs in depth price and cost analysis, unit costs, and prices data and contract project costs Plans and performs contract administration duties, including analyzing, negotiating, settling contractual agreements, issues and problems. 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.