DLA Careers · 11 hours ago
Contract Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDLA Careers is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as a Contracting Officer and senior Contract Specialist in the Contracting Services Office. This role involves cradle to grave execution of contract actions, providing functional expertise, and advising customers and contract specialists on contract management.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as Contracting Officer (KO) and senior Contract Specialist (CS) in Contracting Services Office and is responsible for cradle to grave execution of contract actions to support customers
Acts as an advisor for both customers and assigned contract specialists in addition to contract execution role. Performs all aspects of contract management to include contract administration and contract close-outs
Prepares and obtains all necessary business clearances and other approvals required associated with assigned contracting functions
Provides functional expertise and advice in support of all aspects of contracting
Develops procurement objectives for the program in terms of competition and cost/price ranges; develops acquisition plans and Source Selection Plans
Constructs the contractual vehicle including identification of proper evaluation factors, pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, partnership arrangements, and similar considerations
Required to secure and hold a $10M or higher warrant within 24 months of assignment
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Security Requirements: Non-critical Sensitive with Secret Access
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
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities
Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements
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
Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position
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 Requirement 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: Performing service contracting, responsible for contract close out, disposition of government furnished material, and all cradle-to-grave contracting actions
Ensuring solicitations are structured for optimum participation of sources, developing evaluation plans, evaluating proposals, and determining the most effective contract type
Interpreting and implementing directives and regulations affecting contracting operations
Company
DLA Careers
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Funding
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