Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• As a GS-07, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity:
• Attends required formal training as outlined in the Program of Development, completing administrative requirements for Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) program.
• Procures items awarded through formal advertising and/or through use of negotiation techniques.
• Reviews requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
• Evaluates bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions applicable clauses.
• Creates and reviews supporting documentation for awards and solicitations.
• Coordinates procurement actions with internal and external organizations.
• Terminates contracts that are well defined and well precedented for convenience or default, completing all actions associated with terminations.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's 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. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-07 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Reviews award documents for adequacy and completeness. Evaluate bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions. Contacting technical personnel to resolve questions of applicability of specifications, classifications of terms, or acceptance of substitute items. 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: one full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement. 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.

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