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-NH-12911131-MS.

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

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/official) to be considered. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in disqualification.

** In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements, applicants MUST also meet the following grade qualification requirements below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-09: To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: assisting with preparing contract solicitation and/or award documentation; purchasing supplies and/or services; assisting with contract negotiations; reviewing requisitions and/or documents to determine appropriate method of procurement.

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.

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 meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: preparing statements of work and/or statements of objectives for the solicitation process; drafting contract documents to include specifications of bids and proposals; assisting in the preparation of contract modifications, cost analysis, and/or acquiring services and supplies; performing pre-award and/or post-award tasks for various actions/requirements.

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.

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.

*Must be able to attain and retain at least a level 1 (one) Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) as a federal contracting professional.

FAC-C has specific training requirements (both online and in-person).

To maintain a FAC-C, contract professionals are required to meet the 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: Providing administrative support in the areas of contracting, purchasing, and budget. Reviewing requisitions and determine appropriate method of procurement.

Preparing Statement of Work (SOW). Evaluating proposals and other bidder documents. Preparing contract solicitation and award documents.

Monitoring contractor performance, documenting inspection and acceptance, reviewing invoices for payment, and maintaining contract file.