DLA Careers · 18 hours ago
Contract Specialist
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDLA Careers is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to serve as the Lead Negotiator for complex procurement activities related to DLA Weapons Support. The role involves analyzing procurement requirements, developing strategies, coordinating with stakeholders, and establishing long-term contracts.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as Senior Contract Specialist and Lead Negotiator for highly specialized long-term complex requirements that affect a wide range of procurement activities or contractor operations for DLA Weapons Support - Aberdeen Detachment
Serves as a Contracting Officer, Technical Contract Expert, and Authority for applicable contractual matters related to new and/or mature weapon system requirements with complex and unique needs such as logistics support problems
Analyzes alternatives for program procurement requirements and develops procurement strategy tailored to provide the most effective support of current needs and anticipated long range program requirements
Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders, including service representatives to identify alternative sources of supply, responds to customer requests, and provides advice regarding changes to contracts as needed
Establishes various Long-Term Contracts, multiple award and sole source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Prime-Vendor, Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD), or Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Contracts
Reviews and analyzes certified cost/pricing data and performs cost analysis based on the review of certified cost/pricing data or other than current cost and pricing data for Commercial and non-Commercial items
Develops commerciality determinations, pricing, and negotiation business clearance documents
Coaches/Mentors junior specialists to assist in their development
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Flexible
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
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
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements
Financial Disclosure: Required
Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate 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 2 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 Education 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
Using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types to plan and carry out pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions
Analyzing difficult contracting issues and identifying any alternative courses of action
Developing new sources of supply and assesses the impact on the market of large Government contracts
Identifying sources through market research, analyzing cost and pricing data, contract proposals, and evaluating the offerors for responsibility
Performing cost and/or price analysis, including reviewing cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness
Analyzing and understanding DCMA/DCAA audit reports and certified cost and pricing data requirements
Awarding/Administering contracts that are fixed-price (i.e. firm fixed price, economic price adjustment, redetermination provisions, etc.), cost reimbursement, or incentives
Negotiating complex contacts that include diversified supplies and/or services for Commercial and non-Commercial items
Performing actions necessary to support hybrid contracts that incorporate the procurement of spares, repairs, and services for use by multiple ordering activities
Benefits
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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
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