Contract Specialist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Office of Acquisition Management responsibility includes managing the formal process to establish or reorganize DOJ organizations serving as the Departments liaison with the GAO and Inspector General advocating the Presidents competitive sourcing initiative overseeing the Departments ethics program improving the utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses and articulating and implementing an effective Department Records Management Program.
The duties and responsibilities for a Contract Specialist GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
* Performs all work associated with awarding and administering procurements which includes activities in the pre-award planning pre-solicitation solicitation award administration and close out phases.
* Provides acquisition guidance to Bureau / Agency internal and senior level program officials on contracting matters.
* Provides guidance when needed in the preparation of statements of work.
* Formulates determinations findings justifications and solicitation documents including addressing price re-determinations cost reimbursement incentive provisions and equitable adjustments.
* Conducts pre-proposal and post-award orientation conference(s).
* Executes contract awards based upon negotiation results.
* Evaluates the financial technical capabilities and past performance of contractor(s).
* Negotiates modifications to contracts terms and conditions to include termination settlements.
* Evaluates contractor claims and resolves disputes when necessary.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- This position requires a Federal Acquisition Certificate for Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) (level as defined by the supervisor).
- This position requires you to submit a Confidential Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
To qualify for the position of Contract Specialist at GSyou must meet the basic qualification requirements and specialized experience listed below.
Basic Requirements: Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1-year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position and must have provided the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position AND a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree that included or was supplemented by 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. (NOTE: Transcripts must be provided)
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Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 you must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level GS-12 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service that demonstrates the processing and awarding of contractual actions pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); AND performing contract administration duties (e.g. modifications that support providing for incremental funding resolution of disputes preparation of rate and cost adjustments redirection of effort (etc).
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by the 07/27/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
- Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position; (See How You Will be Evaluated section) and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to agency contact information in the job announcement.
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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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