Contract Specialist
As a Contract Specialist at the full performance level (GS-13), you will:
Award and administer a variety of contract types and modifications and approve or consent to subcontracts within delegated authority. Evaluate, negotiate, and execute contracts, and changes thereto. Negotiate the more complex contractual agreements. Perform and coordinate cost and price analyses of proposed procurement actions to establish a realistic base of cost estimates preparatory to the negotiation of fair and reasonable prices. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-12:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Preparing contract solicitations, administering established contracts, creating related contract modifications, closing out contracts, and monitoring the contractor's performance throughout the life of the contract for compliance with contract terms and conditions. GS-13:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Analyzing new policies to determine the extent of their influence upon other policies and procedures and whether such effects have an adverse impact on the overall regulatory and policy objectives of the departmental contracting program; negotiating contracts to incorporate required clauses, agreeing to, or developing alternate language where necessary; performing research of correspondence, web sites, databases and other electronic media to provide analysis and documentation to support decisions that are executed; reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and recommending of acquisition policies and procedures covering a variety of contracting issues for DOE. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, government contracting laws, procurement regulations, policies, and current contracting procedures and techniques in order to interpret applicability to the contract, and provide guidance. Knowledge and skill in all stages of the procurement process and in negotiation techniques, from solicitation to contract closeout, as applicable to a variety of contract types and arrangements. Knowledge of business and industrial practices including generally accepted accounting and cost principles and delivery schedules sufficient to evaluate contractor proposals, claims, and performance. Skill in written and oral communications to negotiate and administer complex contracts. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Only experience obtained at the time of the application will be considered; however, you can update your resume and application submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy announcement. Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Award and administer a variety of contract types and modifications and approve or consent to subcontracts within delegated authority. Evaluate, negotiate, and execute contracts, and changes thereto. Negotiate the more complex contractual agreements. Perform and coordinate cost and price analyses of proposed procurement actions to establish a realistic base of cost estimates preparatory to the negotiation of fair and reasonable prices. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-12:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Preparing contract solicitations, administering established contracts, creating related contract modifications, closing out contracts, and monitoring the contractor's performance throughout the life of the contract for compliance with contract terms and conditions. GS-13:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Analyzing new policies to determine the extent of their influence upon other policies and procedures and whether such effects have an adverse impact on the overall regulatory and policy objectives of the departmental contracting program; negotiating contracts to incorporate required clauses, agreeing to, or developing alternate language where necessary; performing research of correspondence, web sites, databases and other electronic media to provide analysis and documentation to support decisions that are executed; reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and recommending of acquisition policies and procedures covering a variety of contracting issues for DOE. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, government contracting laws, procurement regulations, policies, and current contracting procedures and techniques in order to interpret applicability to the contract, and provide guidance. Knowledge and skill in all stages of the procurement process and in negotiation techniques, from solicitation to contract closeout, as applicable to a variety of contract types and arrangements. Knowledge of business and industrial practices including generally accepted accounting and cost principles and delivery schedules sufficient to evaluate contractor proposals, claims, and performance. Skill in written and oral communications to negotiate and administer complex contracts. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Only experience obtained at the time of the application will be considered; however, you can update your resume and application submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy announcement. Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
1102 Contracting - Salary Range:
$74,596 to $115,313 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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