Contract Specialist - Public Buildings Service
GSA, Kansas City, MO, United States
Summary
As a Contract Specialist, you will procure a wide range of design, construction, services and/or supplies, utilizing a variety of acquisition methods and vehicles.
Location of Position Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Management Division, in one of the listed locations. We are currently filling twenty‑one vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
Review and analyze requests for procurements, revising work statements and drawings or specifications as necessary. Determine the method of procurement and the contract type and develop an acquisition plan to assure project completion in a timely and efficient manner. Research market conditions to assess adequacy of competition.
Prepare solicitation documents and review or evaluate proposals from prospective contractors, incorporating a range of specialized provisions. Develop special clauses and provisions for unique procurements for which there is no precedent. Prepare and issue solicitation awards. Review contractor proposed small business subcontracting plans.
Administer awarded contracts, including contracts under a variety of FAR 8 and FAR Part 19 Programs. Conduct initial conferences (post‑award orientation) with the contractor to provide information, and to maintain liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and resolve problems. Interpret provisions, provide advice and guidance to contractors and customer agencies’ stakeholders.
Execute modifications and supplemental agreements; negotiate delivery and progress schedule changes. Determine contract cost changes, price adjustments, progress, partial, and final payments and whether the contractor has fulfilled all contract requirements.
Close out contracts; issue termination notices; review settlement proposals; and take administrative actions, calculating Government liability, determine settlement costs and negotiate settlement agreements. Review termination notices for extent of action (partial or complete) and for special conditions or instructions.
Employment Conditions
U.S. Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Selection Eligibility
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one‑year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e‑Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS‑12 salary range starts at $90,968 per year and varies by location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Basic Requirements for GS‑12
A 4‑year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
In addition, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to
GS‑11
in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes performing contracting assignments for construction, facilities management, professional services, Architecture/Engineering (A/E) services, and other types of projects and/or services using a wide range of contracting methods, contract vehicles and types. Procurement of these supplies and/or services at this level includes:
Planning and carrying out pre‑award, award, and post‑award acquisition actions;
Preparing solicitation documentation incorporating necessary specialized provisions, and drafting the final contract;
Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors as well as evaluating bidders capacity to perform/comply with contract clauses and specifications;
Planning and conducting negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract;
Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses;
Analyzing contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action.
Positive Education Requirement Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Additional Information Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. Relocation‑related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. If you apply and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer.
On a case‑by‑case basis, the following incentive may be approved:
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government.
Benefits 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. You will have access to many benefits including:
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long‑term care insurance
Training and development
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Location of Position Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Management Division, in one of the listed locations. We are currently filling twenty‑one vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
Review and analyze requests for procurements, revising work statements and drawings or specifications as necessary. Determine the method of procurement and the contract type and develop an acquisition plan to assure project completion in a timely and efficient manner. Research market conditions to assess adequacy of competition.
Prepare solicitation documents and review or evaluate proposals from prospective contractors, incorporating a range of specialized provisions. Develop special clauses and provisions for unique procurements for which there is no precedent. Prepare and issue solicitation awards. Review contractor proposed small business subcontracting plans.
Administer awarded contracts, including contracts under a variety of FAR 8 and FAR Part 19 Programs. Conduct initial conferences (post‑award orientation) with the contractor to provide information, and to maintain liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and resolve problems. Interpret provisions, provide advice and guidance to contractors and customer agencies’ stakeholders.
Execute modifications and supplemental agreements; negotiate delivery and progress schedule changes. Determine contract cost changes, price adjustments, progress, partial, and final payments and whether the contractor has fulfilled all contract requirements.
Close out contracts; issue termination notices; review settlement proposals; and take administrative actions, calculating Government liability, determine settlement costs and negotiate settlement agreements. Review termination notices for extent of action (partial or complete) and for special conditions or instructions.
Employment Conditions
U.S. Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Selection Eligibility
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one‑year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e‑Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS‑12 salary range starts at $90,968 per year and varies by location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Basic Requirements for GS‑12
A 4‑year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
In addition, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to
GS‑11
in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes performing contracting assignments for construction, facilities management, professional services, Architecture/Engineering (A/E) services, and other types of projects and/or services using a wide range of contracting methods, contract vehicles and types. Procurement of these supplies and/or services at this level includes:
Planning and carrying out pre‑award, award, and post‑award acquisition actions;
Preparing solicitation documentation incorporating necessary specialized provisions, and drafting the final contract;
Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors as well as evaluating bidders capacity to perform/comply with contract clauses and specifications;
Planning and conducting negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract;
Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses;
Analyzing contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action.
Positive Education Requirement Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Additional Information Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. Relocation‑related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. If you apply and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer.
On a case‑by‑case basis, the following incentive may be approved:
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government.
Benefits 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. You will have access to many benefits including:
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long‑term care insurance
Training and development
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