Contract Specialist
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in
finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient exceptional quality pay and financial information.
- Develop procurement packages for various acquisition needs that vary in complexity. Procures and administers a variety of contracts which frequently require special quality assurance provisions or other specialized terms and conditions.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for Government Purchase Card Program GPC matters responding to policy questions providing acquisition support.
- Incumbent performs the duties of a Level IV Agency Program Coordinator (A/PC) for the DFAS GPC Program and analyzes quotes terms and conditions assists in market research and determines reasonableness.
- Serves as the primary or alternate individual at the operational level who is responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of GPC accounts.
- Coordinates with card holders (CH) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to determine acceptability of quotes/proposals; obtains required pre-award documentation to establish contractor responsibility.
- Develops and maintains systems to evaluate and monitor performance related to such areas as delivery cost amount of payments and effective use of government funds.
- Ensures program participants are appointed in compliance with Delegation of Procurement Authority.
- Implements maintains monitors and oversees the GPC Program under his/her cognizance in accordance with governing policy.
- Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.
- This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-11 and GS-12 with a target grade of GS-12.
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after.)
- Suitable for Federal employment.
- This position is EXEMPT at the GS-11 and GS-12 Level from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Travel requirement is Seldom 1-24%.
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend as appropriate based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..
***To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below.***
Basic Requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below.
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
GS-11 Specialized Experience Is Defined As:
- Experience with awarding contracts or working with procurement principles or regulations.
GS-12 Specialized Experience Is Defined As:
- Experience with awarding contracts with evidence of performing market research or acquisition planning or price analysis or evaluations of sources.
Volunteer Experience:
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
GS-11 - SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
- Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( - SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
- There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-12 grade level.
Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area. Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA and training not completed within the established guidelines the incumbent might be removed from this position. Additional information may be found at: information- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line you may contact for assistance.
- Moving expenses may be paid.
- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) for which some appointees are eligible click here.
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
- This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend as appropriate based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
- PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
- A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.(See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here)
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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