Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Specialist

Pearl Harbor, HI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • If selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity
    • Provides solicitation, analysis, evaluation and negotiation of contractor’s proposals.
    • Reviews requests for the procurement of equipment and/or supplies.
    • Performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.
    • Performs pre and/or post award functions in the administration of contracts.
    • May serve as a warranted Contracting Officer and may be responsible for applying signature to final award documents to obligate funds.
    • Documenting and maintaining contract files to ensure records are accurate and complete

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: - GS-11: - Reviewing requisitions and determine appropriate method of procurement (i.e., formal advertising or negotiation). - Developing procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages. - Preparing and issuing solicitation documents. - Performing detailed analyses to determine bid responsiveness and responsibility of offerors. - Coordinating technical review evaluations. - Drafting final contract including specifications, packing and shipping requirements, inspection instruction and all other special and standard clauses. - GS-09: - Reviewing requisitions to determine proper specifications or descriptions are included in solicitation documents. - Selecting clauses to cover special conditions of items to be procured. - Evaluating offers for compliance with specifications/descriptions. - Administering contracts - monitor contractor performance, prepare change orders, process contract modifications C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: - GS-11: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or, three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. - GS-09: Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B or J.D D. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11 and GS-09 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11 and GS-09. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  • Compensation
    $63,800-$100,344 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.