USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Contract Specialist (12 Month Register)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $127K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as the central point of contact for assigned procurements within the Department of Defense. The role involves performing market research, developing acquisition strategies, and coordinating with various offices to achieve procurement goals.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
If selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 grade levels, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity
Serving as the central point of contact for assigned procurements, performing intensive market research to determine availability of the product or producers and to develop new sources
Developing acquisition strategy involving previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages, as well as reviewing Sourcing Strategy recommendations
Determining contract type, method of solicitation, options determination, and sources to be solicited
Checking for adequacy of item description, previous contracts, requirement for option, and appropriate mailing list
Coordinating set-asides with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office (SADBU)
Inputting synopses for formal publications and sealed biddings in accordance with acquisition regulations
Considering and recommending acquisition plans to achieve socioeconomic goals for small or disadvantaged businesses, or for businesses in labor surplus areas
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Full-Time, Flexible
Security Requirements: Tier 3/Non-Critical 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): 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: Yes
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities
Financial Disclosure: Required
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 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
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
To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector
To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector
To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector
Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education
If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation
Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
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