Contract Specialist; HCRM; Elmendorf AFB, AK

About the Position

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments.
1st Year Salary $57,055-$74,173
2nd Year Salary $69,789-$90,731
3rd Year Salary $84,439-$109,777

• Assist in developing procurement plans and coordinating procurement actions with customers and support offices.
• Assist in determining the appropriate method of procurement.
• Assist in recommending courses of action with adequate analysis and sound judgement, utilizing judgement to recognize situations not covered by instruction.
• Respond to queries from organizations and prospective offerors.
• Monitor compliance and technical information.
• Assist in administering contracts with a focus on various key areas, such as protests, claims, disputes, terminations, contract financing, and bankruptcy priorities.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;

if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist – Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Degree must be completed by June 2026.

Exemption – You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee 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; or (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in preparing bid proposals; or, assisting in awarding contracts and/or subcontracts; or, assisting in administering conditions of contracts; or, assisting in evaluating contract terminations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

One full year of graduate level education (or will have completed one full year by June 2026) in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Business, Communications, Computers and Math, Engineering and Technology, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Languages and Humanities, Education, or Healthcare Administration.

Successful completion (or will complete by June 2026) of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Superior Academic Achievement must be based on class standing, GPA or honor society membership. Grade point averages will be rounded to one decimal point; for example, 2.95 will round to 3.0, and 2.94 will round to 2.9.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.