Contract Specialist

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-VAW-12911368-MS.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, you must meet BOTH the basic requirements and the minimum qualifications.

Your education and experience will be evaluated against all qualification requirements (basic and any additional requirements) listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have One (1) of the following: A four (4) year course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university; OR At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management from an accredited college or university.

OR Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.

Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12.

This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.

**You must submit your transcripts (unofficial or official) to be considered for this position. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in disqualification for this position.

In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirements as described above, applicants must also meet specialized experience as defined below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GS-09:To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level; or education; or a combination of specialized experience and education as explained below.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate methods of procurement; purchasing supplies/services/construction as a purchasing agent; preparing contract solicitation and award documentation; and preparing contract documents that include specifications, packing and shipping requirements, inspection instruction and contract clauses.

OR Education: Have one of the following types of education: A Master's Degree or equivalent graduate degree such as an LL.B. or J.D.

in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization & Management); OR 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OR Combination of Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year.

GS-11:To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level; or education; or a combination of specialized experience and education as explained below.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing such duties as developing and documenting acquisition strategies; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; developing terms and conditions of contracts; performing all pre-award/post-award functions; monitoring contractor's performance; performing work associated with termination of contracts; interpreting procurement policies and procedures; analyzing a variety of reports concerning the status of funds, expenses, and obligations.

OR Education: Have one of the following types of education: A Ph.D. or equivalent Doctoral Degree.

in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization & Management); OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

You must possess a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or equivalent or be able to obtain FAC-C Professional certification.

FAC-C has specific training requirements with some courses online and in the classroom and a proctored credentialing exam.

To maintain a FAC-C Professional certification, contract professionals are required to meet a continuous training requirement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Contract Specialist in the United States Attorney Office (USAO).

Typical duties include: Responsible for procurement pre-award and post-award functions for the USAO; Reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate contract type, competition requirements, and contract vehicle; Evaluating proposal offers including technical analysis, past performance review, and price-cost analysis; Documenting all evaluation factors to support award decision; Responsible for contract administration including monitoring contractor performance, delivery of requirements, documenting inspection and acceptance, reviewing invoices for payment, and maintaining contract file.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.