Contract Specialist - Houston, United States - U.S. Army Contracting Command

U.S. Army Contracting Command

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Determines the sources to be solicited, prepares applicable determinations and findings, conducts preproposal conferences, receives and evaluates proposals in conjunction with price/cost analysts.
Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement.
Monitors contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule.
Terminates contracts for default or convenience and negotiates settlements.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
Selectees must meet position requirements for certification in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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To qualify for GS-07 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized experience is defined as:
1) Assisting with the pre-award contracting process such as; developing solicitation packages and preparing justification and approvals; 2) Assisting in the review of contracting plans; and 3) Assisting with procuring supplies or services through advertising or negotiation methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05)

OR

One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

(Copy of transcripts must be attached)

OR

To qualify for GS-09 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as; 1) Reviewing performance records of propose contractors to determine their ability; 2) Assisting with selecting appropriate contract types that supports mission requirements; 3) Preparing determinations and findings as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Copy of transcripts must be attached)

To qualify for GS-11 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as; 1) Performing pre-award and post-award functions such as; price/cost analysis, contract negotiations, and administering for complex contracts; 2) Reviewing contracts for accuracy and conformity to policy and law; 3) Monitoring contractor performance to ensure they are in compliance with the completion schedule as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09).

OR

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D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher, level, graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

In addition to meeting the experience, the following Basic education requirement must be met:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

OR

Exemption:

You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

Education:

Additional information:

Relocation Incentive may be authorized In accordance to agency policy.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Field (CF) 1
Contracting and Procurement position
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
You will be required t