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To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate 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 Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 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: Reviewing requisitions to determine proper specifications or descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Selecting clauses to cover special conditions of items to be procured. Evaluating offers for compliance with specifications/descriptions. Administering contracts - monitor contractor performance, prepare change orders, process contract modifications C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, applicants must possess: GS-09: 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. 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.
Manages all contracting duties for assigned acquisitions, including planning, pre-solicitation, negotiation, award, and post-award monitoring. This includes handling modifications, resolving performance issues, and overseeing payments.
Performs market research and analysis to develop new sources.
Performs post-award functions to include contract administration.
Performs pre-award functions to include acquisition planning, solicitations, and negotiations.
Establishes prime vendor or long-term contracts.
Uses Multiple Award and Sole Source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) strategic contracts to procure items for the customer’s mission.
Prepares documentation for negotiations / discussions / awards by developing pre-negotiation positions.
Negotiates terms and conditions (including price) and prepares business clearance documentation to ensure fair and reasonable prices.