Lead Contract Specialist.
Defense Logistics Agency, Huntsville, AL, United States
Responsibilities
Provides contracting oversight support by serving as liaison on behalf of the assigned Branch/team employees, contractors and management to ensure prompt and accurate handling of contracting transactions.
Communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
Performs "cradle to grave" acquisition management functions for Avionics and Electronics weapon systems assigned.
Performs intensive market research to broaden the competitive base and determines or approves the contracting methodology to be employed in fulfilling customer requirements.
Prepares detailed statements of work, special contract provisions and performs analysis on all source selection elements and cost elements in a contractor's proposal.
Manages highly complex awards and/or negotiates resolution to expedite contractual matters.
Monitors contractor performance throughout the contract period and makes determinations regarding the exercise of options to maintain basic contract/add supplemental years, as conditions warrant.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
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
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements.
Qualifications To qualify for a Lead Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support experience referring to paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other professional or community organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and knowledge, and you will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Basic Contracting Requirement:
A) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees
B) 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 (excluded from requirement A)
Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least 2 years of experience in a contracting position.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience directly related to this position. To qualify for the GS‑13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS‑12 grade level or equivalent. The required experience includes:
Soliciting, negotiating, evaluating sole source acquisitions.
Preparing recommendations that affect the content, interpretation, or negotiation objectives concerning cost, profit, and price, and providing advice on cost and price matters.
Preparing in‑depth cost analysis reports which set forth the recommended negotiation positions and form the primary basis for final negotiation.
Developing recommendations for procurement contracting officers to use in negotiations.
Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpreting foreign education programs and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that obtained in an accredited U.S. institution; or full credit has been granted for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Requirements Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting certification within required timeframes. Selectees must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years.
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, and employees in designated positions may be subject to testing.
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Provides contracting oversight support by serving as liaison on behalf of the assigned Branch/team employees, contractors and management to ensure prompt and accurate handling of contracting transactions.
Communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
Performs "cradle to grave" acquisition management functions for Avionics and Electronics weapon systems assigned.
Performs intensive market research to broaden the competitive base and determines or approves the contracting methodology to be employed in fulfilling customer requirements.
Prepares detailed statements of work, special contract provisions and performs analysis on all source selection elements and cost elements in a contractor's proposal.
Manages highly complex awards and/or negotiates resolution to expedite contractual matters.
Monitors contractor performance throughout the contract period and makes determinations regarding the exercise of options to maintain basic contract/add supplemental years, as conditions warrant.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
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
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements.
Qualifications To qualify for a Lead Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support experience referring to paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other professional or community organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and knowledge, and you will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Basic Contracting Requirement:
A) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees
B) 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 (excluded from requirement A)
Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least 2 years of experience in a contracting position.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience directly related to this position. To qualify for the GS‑13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS‑12 grade level or equivalent. The required experience includes:
Soliciting, negotiating, evaluating sole source acquisitions.
Preparing recommendations that affect the content, interpretation, or negotiation objectives concerning cost, profit, and price, and providing advice on cost and price matters.
Preparing in‑depth cost analysis reports which set forth the recommended negotiation positions and form the primary basis for final negotiation.
Developing recommendations for procurement contracting officers to use in negotiations.
Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpreting foreign education programs and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that obtained in an accredited U.S. institution; or full credit has been granted for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Requirements Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting certification within required timeframes. Selectees must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years.
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, and employees in designated positions may be subject to testing.
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