Contract Specialist

We are seeking dedicated Federal Contract Specialists to manage complex contracting processes and ensure compliant procurement operations. Opportunities are available at both GS-12 and GS-13 levels.

GS-12 Contract Specialist

• Basic Qualifications:

* A Bachelor's degree (any field), or * 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. * Alternatively, federal employees in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, may qualify if specialized experience is met (SF-50 required).

• Specialized Experience (one year at GS-11 equivalent):

* Reviewing procurement requests for compliance with rules and policies. * Developing and establishing contractual strategies for acquisitions. * Conducting price analysis and market research for contract approaches. * Coordinating approval processes for solicitation and award packages.

GS-13 Contract Specialist

• Basic Qualifications:

* Completion of mandatory training for GS-13+ contracting positions. * Minimum 4 years of contracting experience, with at least 1 year at the GS-12 level. * A Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester hours in specified business/contracting fields, or * Alternatively, federal employees in a GS-1102 Contract Specialist series at GS-13 or higher on January 1, 2000, who have continually held this series since (SF-50 required).

• Specialized Experience (one year at GS-12 equivalent):

* Analyzing cost elements in contractor proposals for competitive range determinations. * Monitoring contract performance, identifying deficiencies, and determining corrective actions. * Serving as the primary contact with contractors for interpreting obligations and resolving issues. * Preparing pre-solicitation documents to define contract requirements. * Negotiating contract modifications within scope.

Application Requirements:

• Transcripts are required for all education-based qualifications.
• SF-50s are required for qualifications based on prior federal service.
• Note: Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
• Your resume must clearly detail experience matching requirements; no assumptions will be made.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date.