Contract Specialist

## Contracting Specialist (GS-13)

We are seeking a highly qualified Contracting Specialist (GS-13) to manage complex contract lifecycles, lead teams, and develop strategic negotiations. This is a Direct Hire position.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Award, administer, and negotiate various complex contracts (e.g., procurement, pricing, construction, service, supply, design, time and materials, cost reimbursement, acquisitions).
• Lead and manage contract specialist teams as a project lead.
• Develop and implement effective negotiation strategies.

### Qualifications:

• **Experience:**

* Minimum of 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions. * At least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, demonstrating proficiency in the key responsibilities listed above.

• **Education:**

* A 4-year bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. * *Education Exception:* Employees in GS/PG-1102 positions on January 1, 2000, are exempt from this educational requirement for the grade level of that position.

• **Certification/Alternative Experience:**

* **Option A (Preferred):** Completion of FAC-C Level I & II, or FAC-C Level II or III, or DAWIA Level II or III certification (FAC-C Level III is preferred). 100 hours of Continuous Learning Points are required to maintain certifications older than two years. * **Option B (Alternative):** If not certified, you must fulfill the experience and education requirements detailed above (4 years contracting experience, 1 year specialized, and the specific bachelor's degree).

• Note: All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of December 8, 2025.*