Contract Specialist

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties

• Responsible for all aspects of contract management as well as those inherent to contract administration and contract close-out.
• Develops acquisition strategy to fit each unique requirement, including specific product lines and production capability, unique weapons system platforms, including contract type, and milestones.
• Ensures acquisition plans are in full compliance with contracting regulations and related DoD standards.
• Ensures the performance of the Contracting Officer (Technical) Representatives (COR/COTR) in the administration of the contracts and determines the limits and range of their duties and responsibilities.
• Determines when to terminate contracts and coordinates with the program office.
• Conducts negotiations to consummate award actions with responsible contractors and concludes negotiations ensuring that the governments requirements are obtained at a fair and reasonable price and within the required timeframes. Qualifications To qualify for a Contract Specialist GS-1102-13 your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Balancing customer needs, the interests of the contractors, and statutory and regulatory requirements to meet program objectives of the procurement. Managing the procurement integrity for the program office, assuring compliance with all facets of the law. Investigating disputes arising between contractors and the government, coordinates and effects resolutions, and conducts negotiations for settlement of contractor claims. Determining contractor responsibility for awards based on production capability, previous performance record, and other indicators of ability to perform. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.