US Army Corps of Engineers · 22 hours ago
Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11/12 (50383)
Walla Walla, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is a federal agency providing engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking a Contract Specialist to review procurement packages, prepare contract documents, and administer contracts for various services including construction and architect-engineering services.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review procurement packages for construction, A-E services, supplies, and miscellaneous services
Prepare pre-award and post-award contract documents
Serve as a Business Advisor for Source Selection Evaluation Boards
Formulate negotiation strategies, prepare pre-negotiation objectives memoranda and price negotiation memoranda
Administer contracts
Assure all acquisition report documents are accurate and provided promptly when requested or required
Close out contracts or issue termination notices and review settlement proposals
Provide technical advice and guidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees
One year of specialized experience which includes pre and post award contracts with architect-engineer AND/OR construction for GS-11
One year of specialized experience which includes applying contracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions to procure and administer contracts for construction, architect-engineering services, specialized equipment, and/or services for GS-12
Recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant experience acting as the Contracting Business Advisor on best value procurements, both Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and Best Value Trade-off (BVTO) for GS-12
Must upload transcript(s) or waiver to verify meeting the education requirement
Must file an Annual Financial Disclosure, OGE 450
Must obtain DAU Professional Certification in Contracting within 3 years of appointment
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment
Benefits
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
This position is eligible for situational telework, not full-time telework or remote.
Company
US Army Corps of Engineers
U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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