Contracting Specialist, GS-1102-12 (12811)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, WA, United States
USACE Organization
Northwestern Division (NWD) – Seattle District
Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) with TARP
Position Type Permanent
Location Seattle, WA
Position Overview / Duties Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads complex, mission‑critical acquisitions: Serves as a senior journey‑level Contract Specialist with primary responsibility for planning, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding the District’s most complex, high‑dollar Construction and Architect‑Engineer contracts in support of Military, Civil, and Work‑for‑Others programs, including Army, Air Force (and their Non‑appropriated Fund Activities), Navy, Coast Guard, Recruiting Commands, FAA, FHA, EPA, DOE, and major dam projects (e.g., Chief Joseph, Libby, Albeni Falls, Mud Mountain); requirements typically involve complex site investigations, field studies, design and construction, and highly specialized Architect‑Engineer services procured in accordance with Brooks Act procedures and other unique, technically complex design/construction needs.
Develops and executes acquisition strategies: Conducts extensive pre‑award planning for highly specialized and sensitive requirements; develops acquisition and source selection strategies, prepares solicitation and source selection documentation, leads evaluation boards and negotiations, and recommends best‑value award decisions.
Administers contracts through completion: Performs post‑award contract administration for complex contracts and task orders, to include monitoring performance, conducting cost and price analyses, negotiating contract modifications and equitable adjustments, resolving performance issues, approving payments, and executing closeout or terminations as appropriate.
Serves as a contracting advisor: Functions as a primary contracting authority and subject‑matter expert on multi‑disciplinary project teams; advises technical and program personnel on contracting matters, implements and documents innovative contracting methods, conducts post‑award compliance reviews, and provides guidance to junior contracting staff and Contracting Officer’s Representative.
Qualifications Requirements: To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. This education and/or experience must be described/reflected in your resume and/or transcripts. 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.
Minimum Education Requirement: Basic Requirement for Contracting Series, 1102 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‑12 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre‑award AND post award functions including FOUR of the following: negotiation, price analysis, acquisition strategy, contract administration, customer service, market research, and contract closeout. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑11).
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.
For more information, refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/.
Other Conditions And Requirements
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
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.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
Position may require travel up to 15% of duty time.
Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
The DoD is adopting a single level of certification with foundational training and an examination (DoD Contracting Professional Certification Program). You must obtain this certification within 36 months.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 United States or its possessions to operate motor vehicles.
Position Sensitivity and Risk: Non‑sensitive (NS)/Low Risk.
Security Clearance Level: Not Required.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position is not designated as a drug testing program position.
This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) Workforce position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
Incumbent must obtain a Contracting Officer's Warrant at a locally specified purchase threshold within 3 months of initial start date.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity at https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.
Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualification-standards/.
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Northwestern Division (NWD) – Seattle District
Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) with TARP
Position Type Permanent
Location Seattle, WA
Position Overview / Duties Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads complex, mission‑critical acquisitions: Serves as a senior journey‑level Contract Specialist with primary responsibility for planning, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding the District’s most complex, high‑dollar Construction and Architect‑Engineer contracts in support of Military, Civil, and Work‑for‑Others programs, including Army, Air Force (and their Non‑appropriated Fund Activities), Navy, Coast Guard, Recruiting Commands, FAA, FHA, EPA, DOE, and major dam projects (e.g., Chief Joseph, Libby, Albeni Falls, Mud Mountain); requirements typically involve complex site investigations, field studies, design and construction, and highly specialized Architect‑Engineer services procured in accordance with Brooks Act procedures and other unique, technically complex design/construction needs.
Develops and executes acquisition strategies: Conducts extensive pre‑award planning for highly specialized and sensitive requirements; develops acquisition and source selection strategies, prepares solicitation and source selection documentation, leads evaluation boards and negotiations, and recommends best‑value award decisions.
Administers contracts through completion: Performs post‑award contract administration for complex contracts and task orders, to include monitoring performance, conducting cost and price analyses, negotiating contract modifications and equitable adjustments, resolving performance issues, approving payments, and executing closeout or terminations as appropriate.
Serves as a contracting advisor: Functions as a primary contracting authority and subject‑matter expert on multi‑disciplinary project teams; advises technical and program personnel on contracting matters, implements and documents innovative contracting methods, conducts post‑award compliance reviews, and provides guidance to junior contracting staff and Contracting Officer’s Representative.
Qualifications Requirements: To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. This education and/or experience must be described/reflected in your resume and/or transcripts. 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.
Minimum Education Requirement: Basic Requirement for Contracting Series, 1102 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‑12 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre‑award AND post award functions including FOUR of the following: negotiation, price analysis, acquisition strategy, contract administration, customer service, market research, and contract closeout. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑11).
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.
For more information, refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/.
Other Conditions And Requirements
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
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.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
Position may require travel up to 15% of duty time.
Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
The DoD is adopting a single level of certification with foundational training and an examination (DoD Contracting Professional Certification Program). You must obtain this certification within 36 months.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 United States or its possessions to operate motor vehicles.
Position Sensitivity and Risk: Non‑sensitive (NS)/Low Risk.
Security Clearance Level: Not Required.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position is not designated as a drug testing program position.
This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) Workforce position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
Incumbent must obtain a Contracting Officer's Warrant at a locally specified purchase threshold within 3 months of initial start date.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity at https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.
Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualification-standards/.
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
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