
Contract Specialist
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH, United States
About This Position
This position is in Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. Office of Finance and Administration
This is an office-centered position—you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
Qualification Requirements NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS‑14 level, you need to have at least one year of full‑time experience equivalent to the GS‑13 level defined as providing technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation; researching and applying legislation, regulations, and/or policies used in contracting to plan, develop, and implement major systems contracts; and planning solicitation preparation and issuance, contract negotiation, price analysis, award, administration, and/or close‑out.
Competency Requirements You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:
Acquisition Strategy
Critical Thinking
Contract Management
Organizational Awareness
Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)
Customer Service
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
Certification Requirements In addition to the requirements above, you must have (and will be required to maintain) Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) (Professional) or Department of Defense (DoD) Contracting Professional Certification.
Experience Review 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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This is an office-centered position—you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
Qualification Requirements NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS‑14 level, you need to have at least one year of full‑time experience equivalent to the GS‑13 level defined as providing technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation; researching and applying legislation, regulations, and/or policies used in contracting to plan, develop, and implement major systems contracts; and planning solicitation preparation and issuance, contract negotiation, price analysis, award, administration, and/or close‑out.
Competency Requirements You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:
Acquisition Strategy
Critical Thinking
Contract Management
Organizational Awareness
Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)
Customer Service
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
Certification Requirements In addition to the requirements above, you must have (and will be required to maintain) Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) (Professional) or Department of Defense (DoD) Contracting Professional Certification.
Experience Review 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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