Contract Specialist ( location Kuwait)

Job Description

Job Description

Individual currently holds/previously held any or a combination of the following and has NOT had a gap

exceeding one year performing direct contracting work involving USG Defense Department contracts.

o DAWIA Level II certification

o APDP Level II certified in contracting

o DAWIA Contracting Certified (Or ability to obtain the certification within 2 years)

o CCMA

o CFCM

o CPCM

o FAC-C Level

o Experience working as a contract specialist

o Comparable to GS-1102 series, or equivalent military AFSC/MOS.

• Individual could also have a combination from the following skillsets and/or operational backgrounds:

o Logistics: Demonstrated expertise in operational or multi-functional logistics. Understands staff

procedures, the planning process, and requirements development. Comparable to GS-0346 series, or

equivalent military AFSC/MOS.

o Civil Engineer: Demonstrated expertise in complex requirements development and programmatic

synchronization; significant knowledge/experience in post-contract oversight. Comparable to GS-0810

series, or equivalent military AFSC/MOS.

o Other: Demonstrated expertise in managing contracts and/or complex projects. Comparable relevant

DoD Civ series include GS-1101, GS-1910, GS-0340, and GS-0343; or equivalent military

AFSC/MOS.

• 4 years minimum experience in acquisition or logistics

• Experience/ familiarity working with contingency contracting staff environment.

• Prior familiarity with Joint Publication (JP) 4-10 Operational Contract Support is highly desired.

• Experience/ working knowledge with drafting and revising PWS/SOW, quality assurance plans, and request for

service contract approval (i.e., Letters of Justification, Independent government cost estimate, RSCA/RAD)

• Expected tasks may include:

o Research Task Force requirements packages.

o Develop/submit requirements packages for submittal into CARB and other OSC-related boards and

working groups for action.

o Develop/submit contract packages for submittal into Paperless Contract Files.

o Track contracts from development to divestment.

o Coordinate requirements development between End User, Staff, Funding Offices, Contracting Offices,

Property Book Managers, and other OSC-related Boards and Working Groups.

o Communicate with request for information to and from Contracting Offices, Task Force, Desk

Officers, Local Vendors and Property Book Managers.

o Coordinate deliveries with Contracting Offices, Task Force, Desk Officers, Local Vendors, Property

Book Managers, and CTEF warehouses/yards.

o Have awareness of the various vendor payment processes, and how payment methods affect the

acquisition from development. This includes, but not limited to: GPC, EFT, and cash payments.

o Brief Central Command, US Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command-Central,

408th Contracting Sustainment Brigade, or other contracting entities on current status of requirements.

o Update multiple OCS-related reports for a number of different entities within the USG and DoD.

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If directions are not followed as per above, your resume will be deleted form the system and you will be forced to re-apply following all terms outlined.

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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING.\r\nBe advised that you are only required to apply for ONE position. Pick your best employment opportunity and only apply once. If you apply for more than one position, all applications will be deleted and you will not be considered for any open positions.\r\nEnsure you have all the qualities and experience listed in the job description before applying or your resume will be discarded.\r\nIf directions are not followed as per above, your resume will be deleted form the system and you will be forced to re-apply following all terms outlined.