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.