Contract Specialist

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. DCMA Location Negotiable upon Selection. This job will close when we have received 150 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. See DCMA Location List, not all locations may be available.

If selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. Serves as a Contract Specialist providing technical assistance and guidance to facilitate management effectiveness and efficiency. Works with process managers and Directorate personnel to improve Contract Management Office (CMO) process performance. Participates, and at times serves as the lead, for the complete development, testing, deployment, communication, training, and sustainment of DCMA corporate Information Technology (IT) applications supporting the DCMA mission.

Facilitates execution of and compliance with policy and achievement of performance goals. Facilitates changes to, and deployment and implementation of new policies and tools. Provides functional and technical expertise to CMOs, agency leadership, and the Department in the execution of the procurement mission.

To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: 1.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 2.) A current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "1" above.

And B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: GS12: Assisting in delivering technical guidance on standard procurement processes to ensure established compliance requirements are met. Analyzing contract management workflow data to identify operational bottlenecks to inform performance improvements. Providing functional support for automated contract administration system integration activities. GS13: Providing technical contract administration advisory services involving complex procurement issues.

Leading performance improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies. Managing the full life cycle of enterprise-level contract administration software applications.