Contracting Specialist, GS-1102-13 (21858)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, WA, United States
USACE Organization
Northwestern Division (NWD) - Seattle District
Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
Locations (City, State)
Seattle, WA
Position Overview/Duties Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and Execute Complex Acquisitions: Serves as a warranted Contracting Officer with independent authority to plan, negotiate, award, and administer contracts for multi‑million‑dollar, high‑visibility programs of national scope. Leads all phases of the procurement lifecycle, including acquisition strategy development, solicitation preparation, source selection, and final award.
Lead Negotiations and Technical Collaboration: Serves as lead negotiator for complex acquisitions, developing negotiation strategies, coordinating with technical experts, and ensuring fair and reasonable pricing. Provides expert advice to senior program officials and technical staff on contracting methods, regulatory requirements, and innovative acquisition approaches.
Manage Post‑Award Contract Performance: Oversees contract administration from award through closeout, monitoring contractor performance, approving payments, resolving issues, and executing modifications, terminations, or equitable adjustments as needed. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract terms to protect the Government’s interests.
Serve as Senior Contracting Authority and Advisor: Provides authoritative interpretation and direction on federal and agency procurement policies and procedures. Represents the District in contractual matters with contractors, other government agencies, and senior USACE officials. Decisions and recommendations directly influence high‑value programs and shape procurement policy and precedent.
Other Conditions and Requirements 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 competitive service.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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-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.
Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/
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.
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.
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 Internal Revenue Service (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.
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.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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
https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants .
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
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
Locations (City, State)
Seattle, WA
Position Overview/Duties Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and Execute Complex Acquisitions: Serves as a warranted Contracting Officer with independent authority to plan, negotiate, award, and administer contracts for multi‑million‑dollar, high‑visibility programs of national scope. Leads all phases of the procurement lifecycle, including acquisition strategy development, solicitation preparation, source selection, and final award.
Lead Negotiations and Technical Collaboration: Serves as lead negotiator for complex acquisitions, developing negotiation strategies, coordinating with technical experts, and ensuring fair and reasonable pricing. Provides expert advice to senior program officials and technical staff on contracting methods, regulatory requirements, and innovative acquisition approaches.
Manage Post‑Award Contract Performance: Oversees contract administration from award through closeout, monitoring contractor performance, approving payments, resolving issues, and executing modifications, terminations, or equitable adjustments as needed. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract terms to protect the Government’s interests.
Serve as Senior Contracting Authority and Advisor: Provides authoritative interpretation and direction on federal and agency procurement policies and procedures. Represents the District in contractual matters with contractors, other government agencies, and senior USACE officials. Decisions and recommendations directly influence high‑value programs and shape procurement policy and precedent.
Other Conditions and Requirements 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 competitive service.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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-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.
Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/
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.
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.
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 Internal Revenue Service (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.
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.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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
https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants .
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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