Contract Specialist

## Acquisition/Contracting Specialist **Minimum Qualifications:** Candidates must meet one of the following basic requirements: * **A.** A 4-year bachelor's degree in any field. * **B.** At least 24 semester hours across fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. *Note: Applicants with Superior Academic Achievement may qualify for GS-7. Specific pathways exist for current federal GS-1102 employees.* **Specialized Experience (GS-12 Level):** Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating ability to: * Research and analyze contracting legislation, regulations, policies, and methods (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation). * Apply contracting principles and procedures for pre-award and/or post-award requirements to procure and administer contracts. * Apply acquisition, contract, and procurement regulations to prepare solicitations. * Evaluate contract cost/price elements and provide recommendations on contractual issues to senior management. **Specialized Experience (GS-13 Level):** Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, performing *all* of the following: * Develop strategic plans to define acquisition requirements. * Determine optimal contracting methods to meet program, policy, and regulatory requirements. * Review justifications and required clearances for compliance with governing regulations and policy. **Application & Experience Notes:** * Be clear and specific when describing your experience. Include exact employment dates (MM/YY to MM/YY) and hours worked per week for part-time roles. * The USAJOBS Resume Builder is recommended. Do not copy/paste duties directly from the announcement. * For federal employees, experience outside your official series/grade must be documented (e.g., supervisor memo, SF-50/SF-52 for details). * Both paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, professional organizations), is creditable. Ensure volunteer experience includes dates and average hours per week.