Contract Specialist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as team lead and Contracting Officer providing advice, guidance and expertise to Seattle District Chief of Contracting. Advise the District Chief of Contracting on the personnel resources to be devoted to particular programs (e.g., Commercial Activities), or to individual functions (e.g., contracting or contract administration). Develop plans for achieving and evaluating office performance against Army or USACE established goals (e.g., set-aside for small businesses). Develop and/or advise on the best means for enhancing participation of small business in contracts. Serve as a senior advisor to the District Chief of Contracting, the Regional Chief of Contracting and PARC, and other key officials in all aspects of contracting. Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials. Provide authoritative interpretations on behalf of the District Chief of Contracting. Represent the District Chief of Contracting in contacts with outside activities such as Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Administration, Department of Labor. Oversee the processing of contract claims and disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act. Oversee and may participate in, negotiations for contract modifications for work outside the scope of the contract. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-13:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre-award, post-award, contract price/cost analysis and negotiations for Construction, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Services, Supplies or Architect Engineering (A-E) projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/