Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Contract Specialist in the United States Attorney Office (USAO). Typical duties include :

• Responsible for procurement pre-award and post-award functions for the USAO;
• Reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate contract @type, competition requirements, and contract vehicle;
• Evaluating proposal offers including technical analysis, past performance review, and price-cost analysis;
• Documenting all evaluation factors to support award decision;
• Responsible for contract administration including monitoring contractor performance, delivery of requirements, documenting inspection and acceptance, reviewing invoices for payment, and maintaining contract file.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications

To be qualified for this position, you must meet BOTH the basic requirements and the minimum qualifications. Your education and experience will be evaluated against all qualification requirements (basic and any additional requirements) listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have One (1) of the following : A four (4) year course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university; OR At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields : accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management from an accredited college or university. OR Exceptions : Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. You must submit your transcripts (unofficial or official) to be considered for this position. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in disqualification for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

GS-09 : To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level; or education; or a combination of specialized experience and education as explained below. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing work that involves reviewing requisitions and methods related to pre-award, post-award, and / or price / cost analysis functions; purchasing supplies and services; compare prices on recurring and new @types of procurements determine best value or lowest bid in award decisions; administering formally advertised and negotiated procurements administering contracts; Prepares all solicitation documents necessary to support standard contract actions; Monitors contractor performance.

GS-11 : To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must have : 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level; or education; or a combination of specialized experience and education as explained below. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing such duties as prepares all solicitation documents necessary to support a variety of contract actions; preparing a variety of memoranda, minutes, and reports; drafting contract provisions and supporting documents for a wide range of contracting actions varying in complexity and urgency. Developing procurement plans by reviewing previous history and market conditions; interpreting procurement policies and procedures; prepares all solicitation documents; documentation necessary to support selected procurement; and issues solicitation using selected procurement.

You must possess a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or equivalent or be able to obtain and retain at least a Level 1, FAC-C as a Federal contracting professional.

Additional Information : Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.