Contract Specialist GS

Overview

USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

Announcement Type DHA:
Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

Location Louisville, KY

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• Function as a Senior Contract Specialist performing a full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and/or Construction and A/E programs.
• Perform detailed analysis of bids and proposals received, ensuring compliance with specifications on advertised procurements.
• Perform cost and price analysis for all negotiations to determine fair and reasonableness of price.
• Utilize innovation for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process.
• Perform contracting functions of higher than usual complexity, such as contracting functions where no contractual precedence exists.

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Position may require travel up to 25% of duty time.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE
  450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

Your Resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and a brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level. If this information is missing, your application may be marked as incomplete.
• Use plain language. Avoid acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material, it will not be used to determine eligibility and qualification for this vacancy.

• Specialized Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre-award functions requiring use of fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods; conducting negotiations during the procurement process; performing post-award functions and price/cost analysis; or similar contracting work. This is typical of work at the next lower grade/level (GS-11).
• Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exempt from education requirements if (A) current DoD civilian employee who occupied GS-1102 or contracting positions with authority to award/administer contracts above the SAT in an Executive Department on/before Sept 30, 2000; OR (B) current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on/before Sept 30, 2000.
• OPM Evaluation: Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM requirements: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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