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Summary This standing register may be used at the following DLA locations to fill positions at the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels. Positions may or may not have promotion potential based on the position being filled.
Locations & Salary Ranges
Fort Belvoir, VA: $69,923 - $131,826
New Cumberland, PA: $69,923 - $131,826
Philadelphia, PA: $67,339 - $126,955
Richmond, VA: $63,836 - $120,350
Whitehall, OH: $63,768 - $120,222
Duties
GS-09: Performs, and coordinates procurement actions. Assists with actions to accomplish simplified procurement actions.
GS-09: Acquires, uses and maintains accurate records, business practices, and market conditions to identify potential contractors due to limited source availability.
GS-11: Reviews the purchase request, statement of work or specifications for completeness and conformance to acquisition procedures. Performs price and cost analysis on offers. Modifies contractual clauses and develops new clauses.
GS-11: Formulates negotiation strategy and identifies areas subject to negotiation. Negotiates with potential contractors and ensures contractual coverage of all requirements. Conducts industry surveys for availability of products or services.
GS-12: Performs pre-award, award, and post-award actions required for the acquisition of various supplies and services of petroleum/energy products. Analyzes and evaluates unit costs and pricing data contained in proposals.
GS-12: Handles complex, controversial post-award actions and problems including participation in termination actions. Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions required for the assigned purchase programs.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Full Time
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive or Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt at GS-09 and GS-11 levels, Exempt at GS-12 level
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
Qualifications
Basic Contracting Requirement: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 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 "A" above.
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. In addition to meeting the Basic AT&L Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: (GS-12) Applying contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations and procedures applicable to performing contracting actions sufficient to award and administer contracts for a variety of goods and services; (GS-11) Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract methods and contract types which requires specialized knowledge of FAR based contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods sufficient to coordinate prime and subcontractor performance on complex, long term contracts; (GS-09) Performing basic contracting functions related to pre‑award and post‑award requirements.
Education: To qualify at the GS-09 level based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
To qualify at the GS-11 level based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
At the GS-12 level substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience.
Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Acquisition Workforce: Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years. Click here for more details and Resources.
Drug‑Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. Advisory: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Contract Specialist
role at
DLA Careers .
Summary This standing register may be used at the following DLA locations to fill positions at the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels. Positions may or may not have promotion potential based on the position being filled.
Locations & Salary Ranges
Fort Belvoir, VA: $69,923 - $131,826
New Cumberland, PA: $69,923 - $131,826
Philadelphia, PA: $67,339 - $126,955
Richmond, VA: $63,836 - $120,350
Whitehall, OH: $63,768 - $120,222
Duties
GS-09: Performs, and coordinates procurement actions. Assists with actions to accomplish simplified procurement actions.
GS-09: Acquires, uses and maintains accurate records, business practices, and market conditions to identify potential contractors due to limited source availability.
GS-11: Reviews the purchase request, statement of work or specifications for completeness and conformance to acquisition procedures. Performs price and cost analysis on offers. Modifies contractual clauses and develops new clauses.
GS-11: Formulates negotiation strategy and identifies areas subject to negotiation. Negotiates with potential contractors and ensures contractual coverage of all requirements. Conducts industry surveys for availability of products or services.
GS-12: Performs pre-award, award, and post-award actions required for the acquisition of various supplies and services of petroleum/energy products. Analyzes and evaluates unit costs and pricing data contained in proposals.
GS-12: Handles complex, controversial post-award actions and problems including participation in termination actions. Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions required for the assigned purchase programs.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Full Time
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive or Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt at GS-09 and GS-11 levels, Exempt at GS-12 level
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
Qualifications
Basic Contracting Requirement: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 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 "A" above.
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. In addition to meeting the Basic AT&L Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: (GS-12) Applying contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations and procedures applicable to performing contracting actions sufficient to award and administer contracts for a variety of goods and services; (GS-11) Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract methods and contract types which requires specialized knowledge of FAR based contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods sufficient to coordinate prime and subcontractor performance on complex, long term contracts; (GS-09) Performing basic contracting functions related to pre‑award and post‑award requirements.
Education: To qualify at the GS-09 level based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
To qualify at the GS-11 level based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
At the GS-12 level substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience.
Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Acquisition Workforce: Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years. Click here for more details and Resources.
Drug‑Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. Advisory: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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