Contract Specialist - Federal Acquisition Service

Summary
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As a Contract Specialist, you will oversee the full lifecycle contract administration for a diverse portfolio of complex projects.

Location of position
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Federal Acquisition Service;
Office of Assisted Acquisition Service, Office of Centralized Acquisition Services, or Office of Shared Services Delivery.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and agency authority on acquisition methodology, including requirements definition, solicitation, evaluation, award, and delivery of commercial and/or non‑commercial acquisitions.
• Prepare acquisition documentation, determine acquisition strategy, develop acquisition objectives, and construct contractual vehicles.
• Plan negotiation strategies, coordinate with technical experts, lead negotiations, and award contracts.
• Review, validate, and provide guidance on price analysis, market research, IGCE, and other pre‑award documentation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government agency clients, stakeholders, and private industry partners.
• Perform contract administration: incremental funding, rate and cost adjustments, change orders, stop work orders, cure notices, government property reporting, progress payments, dispute and claims resolution, and final payment and closeout.

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if applicable.
• Act as a current or former political appointee only with OPM authorization.
• Serve a one‑year probationary period if required.
• Undergo and pass a Tier 4 background investigation.
• Verify identity and work status eligibility via e‑Verify.
• Complete a financial disclosure report.
• Travel may be required (up to four days, multiple times per month) for the Office of Assisted Acquisition Service.

• Provide detailed employment history (dates, hours per week).
• Optional volunteer experience through national service programs.
• GS‑13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year; new federal employees may start at Step 1 of the selected grade.
• Meet at least one of the following:

Transcript Requirement
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Submit transcripts documenting the required bachelor’s degree and qualifying semester hours; eligibility cannot be verified without them.

Specialized experience (GS‑12 or higher) is required, encompassing:

• Developing and applying acquisition strategies.
• Providing acquisition guidance and recommendations.
• Applying acquisition methodologies across various contract types.
• Assisting in acquisition planning, drafting solicitations, and contracting activities.

• Health insurance (wide range of plans).
• Life insurance coverage with options.
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year.
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k)).
• Transit and child care subsidies.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long‑term care insurance.
• Training and development.

Relocation‑related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Optional incentives may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis, including recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, and credit toward vacation leave.

Candidate selection is based on merit and not on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.