CONTRACT SPECIALIST.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa, OK, United States
Responsibilities
Serve as contract specialist responsible for pre‑award and post‑award functions for a variety of supply, service, A‑E, and construction contracts.
Formulate the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement.
Provide guidance in the development of the statement of work and data requirements, determine the type of contract best suited to the requirement, and develop special clauses and terms and conditions applicable to the solicitation.
Respond to inquiries, including formal protests and congressional inquiries.
Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract, ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports.
Terminate contracts for default or convenience and negotiate settlements.
Negotiate settlements for changes, approve contract payments, assess liquidated or actual damages for nonperformance, and issue show‑cause or cure notices.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I) upon entering the position and annually.
This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position.
Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.
Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.
Basic Requirement For The 1102 Series Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) 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.
Experience Required GS‑07
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Utilize procurement regulations, in order to perform recurring and developmental contracting assignments. Examples of such are: analyzing, evaluating and participating in negotiation of various cost elements and/or reviewing pricing and cost elements on contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑05).
OR
Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field with a major course of study in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A): S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade‑point average, or (3) honor society membership. Please reference qualification requirements in the education section listed below.
GS‑09
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Assist in the analysis/evaluation of cost elements on contracts using contract cost/price analysis principles and procedures; 2) review statistical, financial, and/or accounting analysis; and 3) assist with contract negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑07).
OR
Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major course of study in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.
GS‑11
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Prepare solicitations that communicate requirements to industry; 2) evaluate responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, and adequacy of competition; and 3) prepare proposals and process awards of contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑09).
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major course of study in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.
Education 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.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
This is a(n) Career Field 14 position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
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.
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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Serve as contract specialist responsible for pre‑award and post‑award functions for a variety of supply, service, A‑E, and construction contracts.
Formulate the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement.
Provide guidance in the development of the statement of work and data requirements, determine the type of contract best suited to the requirement, and develop special clauses and terms and conditions applicable to the solicitation.
Respond to inquiries, including formal protests and congressional inquiries.
Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract, ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports.
Terminate contracts for default or convenience and negotiate settlements.
Negotiate settlements for changes, approve contract payments, assess liquidated or actual damages for nonperformance, and issue show‑cause or cure notices.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I) upon entering the position and annually.
This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position.
Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.
Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.
Basic Requirement For The 1102 Series Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) 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.
Experience Required GS‑07
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Utilize procurement regulations, in order to perform recurring and developmental contracting assignments. Examples of such are: analyzing, evaluating and participating in negotiation of various cost elements and/or reviewing pricing and cost elements on contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑05).
OR
Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field with a major course of study in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A): S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade‑point average, or (3) honor society membership. Please reference qualification requirements in the education section listed below.
GS‑09
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Assist in the analysis/evaluation of cost elements on contracts using contract cost/price analysis principles and procedures; 2) review statistical, financial, and/or accounting analysis; and 3) assist with contract negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑07).
OR
Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major course of study in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.
GS‑11
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Prepare solicitations that communicate requirements to industry; 2) evaluate responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, and adequacy of competition; and 3) prepare proposals and process awards of contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑09).
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major course of study in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.
Education 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.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
This is a(n) Career Field 14 position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
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.
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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