Contract Specialist

Summary

As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for pre-& post-award functions pertaining to highly complex, multidisciplinary supply, service, information technology, construction and Architect-Engineer contracts, and interagency agreements in support of WAPA's mission.

This is NOT A REMOTE POSITION. For WAPA employees, location is negotiable, limited to their current duty station; all other applicants are restricted to be physically present at one of the duty locations listed.

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Summary

As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for pre-& post-award functions pertaining to highly complex, multidisciplinary supply, service, information technology, construction and Architect-Engineer contracts, and interagency agreements in support of WAPA's mission.

This is NOT A REMOTE POSITION. For WAPA employees, location is negotiable, limited to their current duty station; all other applicants are restricted to be physically present at one of the duty locations listed.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Folsom, CA

Lakewood, CO

Loveland, CO

Montrose, CO

Location Negotiable After Selection

Billings, MT

Huron, SD

Watertown, SD

Salt Lake City, UT

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-This is an Onsite position. Telework eligible ONLY for situational telework at the discretion of management. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $106,437 - $154,280 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Promotion potential 13

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 10-20% for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

* 1102 Contracting

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-WA--DHA Control number

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Duties

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As a Contract Specialist, you will:

* Perform in-depth analyses of all cost elements in contractor proposals and developing competitive range determinations that significantly influence source selection.

* Mentor lower-graded personnel as subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development, and actively contributes to team initiatives as directed by leadership.

* Draft and secure legally defensible determinations and findings, preparing robust solicitation documents, and executing all phases of contracting from initial requirement identification through final contract close-out.

* Adjudicates complex claims, negotiates and settles disputes, initiates and manages terminations for convenience or cause. Monitors Government property reporting and utilization, provides authoritative direction to Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), approves substantial payments, and ensures meticulous contract closeout.

* Exercise full contracting officer (CO) authority as formally delegated by the Head of the Contracting Activity, operating with a high degree of independence and accountability.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

* This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

* Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.

* Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802. Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.

* Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

* In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your…