Contract Specialist

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Selected applicants will serve as entry‑level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively more responsible Contract Specialist functions, along with formal and on‑the‑job training (OJT). Positions are with DLA's Troop Support Major Subordinate Command.

• The below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Attends formal trainings and completes submission of required training forms.
• Performs developmental Contract Specialist duties in support of procuring a variety of items, materials, and equipment, utilizing manual and automated purchase procedures.
• Utilizes formal advertising and/or negotiation techniques to procure items awarded.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions, bids, and/or proposals, to determine that proper specifications or purchaser descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
• Creates supporting documentation for solicitations and awards and reviews them for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors vendor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of the award and assists customers in resolving award‑related problems.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty:
  Full‑Time, Flexible
• Security Requirements:
  Non‑Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Non‑Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  No
• Pre‑Employment Physical:
  Not Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL  other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). more information.
• Financial Disclosure:
  Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. Please see the "Additional Information" section.
• Pacers will be required to satisfactorily complete all Program requirements for their career field as outlined in the Program of Development.
• Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length:
  Yes, 36 Months ( https:// )