Contract Specialist (Accelerated Hiring)

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (GS1102-11) you will ensure successful market research acquisition planning contract award contract performance management and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organizations vision mission goals and objectives.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978 incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• All personnel selected must meet certification requirements DAWIA Level I Professional certification within 36 months of placement in the 1102 series.

The position under this announcement is being filled using the National Guard Accelerated Hiring Authority (NG AHA). Selection will be made through a process without applying traditional competitive rating and ranking procedures and where interviews may be optional. Veterans Preference does NOT apply. Merit factors shall be the basis for selection. Merit factors are determined by the individuals ability to perform the duties of the position. Merit is based on such factors as previous work experience education abilities and order to be referred applicant must meet all general specialized and educational requirements of the position. Selection certificate may be limited to best qualified applicants.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business finance risk management project management or supply chain management. Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and Other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-09 level performing work in the following areas as applicable to the position being filled: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning requesting offers and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract. Competencies at the practitioner category emphasize functional specialization in contracting. Specialized experience may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities services and/or construction. Individuals at this category are expected to have and apply journeyman level acquisition-related skills.


Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program retained grade category are eligible to apply with this preference.