Supervisory Contract Specialist

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Defense Logistics Agency

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as a production division chief and first line supervisor within the DLA Contract Services Office.
    • Warranted Contracting Officer.
    • Provides input and feedback for the work Program Management teams and Integrated Services Teams (ISTs) and others do which impact the DLA-services relationships.
    • Manages partnerships with key service providers and service provider stakeholders to establish a uniform business approach.
    • Works with service providers to maintain adequate readiness capacities and monitor surge and sustainment requirements.
    • Works with Project Managers and Program Management Offices representing DLA customers to achieve customer expectations and ensure communication with Integrated Services Teams to obtain key services.
    • Leads project teams of various Agency functional and technical experts, applying knowledge of DLA acquisition, material management, technical, quality, and financial management functions.
    • Prepares and presents briefings to mid-level and senior Agency/Military Service management officials, up to and including Flag officers and Senior Executive Services (SES) officials.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Supervisory 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. CAP Requirement: 4 years of acquisition experience. C. 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 and CAP agreement above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 grade 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: Managing partnerships with key service providers and service provider stakeholders to establish a uniform business approach. Knowledge in logistics and contracting guidance, and regulations which apply to the conduct of diverse logistics program operations. Resolving complex issues identified through the vendor evaluation process. Extensive knowledge in the execution of the Acquisition Strategy through solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration 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
    $131,385-$170,806 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.