CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

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GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Providing contracting services in acquisition procedures, cost and price analysis, and regulations in the administration, negotiation, management and planning of contracts.

GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Providing assistance in contracting services in acquisition procedures, cost and price analysis, and regulations in the administration, negotiation, management and planning of contracts.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will be responsible for pre-award, post award, administration and closeout of a variety of contracts.
• You will negotiate settlements, recommend assessment of liquidated damages for nonperformance, prepare show cause or cure notices, prepare terminations for default or convenience and negotiate contract settlements.
• You will monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract, ensuring timely submission of receiving reports and take appropriate actions to expedite delivery or performance.
• You will plan the procurement action with customers, legal, and contracting.
• You will ensure appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliances have been obtained for the purchase request.
• You will perform the development, justification, coordination, and completion of a large number and variety of procurement transactions from time of receipt, to award, administration, and close out.