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Contract Specialist Security Clearance

Job in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 62225, USA
Listing for: Department of Defense
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Scott Air Force Base

Duties
* Prepares solicitations for IT products and services.
* Assists in planning negotiation strategy, cost/price evaluation, and, upon completion of negotiations, assures contract file is in proper order
* Prepares a narrative of procurement actions and prepares contractual documents for the Contracting Officer's signature.
* Reviews various contract processes to identify risks and provides notification to the Contracting Officer or supervisor for resolution.
* Research's applicable solicitation and contract terms and conditions. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
* The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting

Functional Area

at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66.
* OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Statement Required, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR (b) (DoD 5500.7). Qualifications Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE:

The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel 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 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Transcripts are required at the time of application. Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-09 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized

Experience:

For the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-07 if outside the Federal service, is required. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience in contracting methods or performing basic price analysis or performing basic cost analysis. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.

Competencies:

* Attention to Detail
* Communication
* Contracting/Procurement Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-09 LEVEL:
Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or Master's or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D., may be substituted to meet the experience requirement. Education Exemptions:
The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement.

Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees). To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the Foreign

Education:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. . Additional information
* A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
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