Contract Specialist

As a Contract Specialist, you will accomplish procurement and administration of contracts for supplies for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). The incumbent performs work in a developmental capacity in support of the planning, awards, and administration of basic procurements inclusive of all types under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Procurements may involve the use of a variety of contract types to meet mission requirements.

** This is not a remote position**

Applicants MUST meet both the Basic Requirement and Specialized Experience as outlined below for each grade level.

A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

OR

B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, applicants must also meet the Specialized Experience listed below.

applicants must have either:

• One (1) full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement - OR -
• One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include at least one (1) of the following:
  • Assist/coordinate contracting activities, i.e. obtain wage information, request audit reports or pre-award surveys, and/or obtain clearances.
  • Perform administrative work, preferably within the contract/procurement setting
  • Create and/or maintain contract files

applicants must have either:

• Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
  
  - OR -
• One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include at least one (1) of the following:
  • Perform price or cost analysis
  • Draft procurement documentation (i.e. conducting market research or performance work statements)
  • Analyze contract bids or quotes

applicants must have either:

• Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree - OR -
• One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include the following:
  • Contracting functions, i.e. pre-award, post-award, negotiation, and/or closeout, in any of the following: supply, service, information technology (IT), construction, Architect-Engineer (A&E) contracts, and/or interagency agreement (IAAs).

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and Ameri Corps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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.