Contract Specialist

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This standing register may be used at the following DLA locations to fill positions at the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels. Positions may or may not have promotion potential based on the position being filled.

• Fort Belvoir, VA: $69,923 - $131,826
• New Cumberland, PA: $69,923 - $131,826
• Philadelphia, PA: $67,339 - $126,955
• Richmond, VA: $63,836 - $120,350
• Whitehall, OH: $63,768 - $120,222

• GS-09:
  Performs, and coordinates procurement actions. Assists with actions to accomplish simplified procurement actions.
• GS-09:
  Acquires, uses and maintains accurate records, business practices, and market conditions to identify potential contractors due to limited source availability.
• GS-11:
  Reviews the purchase request, statement of work or specifications for completeness and conformance to acquisition procedures. Performs price and cost analysis on offers. Modifies contractual clauses and develops new clauses.
• GS-11:
  Formulates negotiation strategy and identifies areas subject to negotiation. Negotiates with potential contractors and ensures contractual coverage of all requirements. Conducts industry surveys for availability of products or services.
• GS-12:
  Performs pre-award, award, and post-award actions required for the acquisition of various supplies and services of petroleum/energy products. Analyzes and evaluates unit costs and pricing data contained in proposals.
• GS-12:
  Handles complex, controversial post-award actions and problems including participation in termination actions. Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions required for the assigned purchase programs.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty:
  Full Time
• Security Requirements:
  Non-Sensitive or Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Non-Exempt at GS-09 and GS-11 levels, Exempt at GS-12 level
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical:
  Not Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

• Basic Contracting Requirement: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 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.
• 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 AT&L Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
  
  To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent. 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: (GS-12) Applying contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations and procedures applicable to performing contracting actions sufficient to award and administer contracts for a variety of goods and services;
  
  (GS-11) Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract methods and contract types which requires specialized knowledge of FAR based contract administration policy,…