Contract Specialist
Company: Defense Logistics Agency
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Telework Eligible Yes Major Duties Perform Pre-Award and Post
Award acquisition functions for the procurement of complex
equipment. Responsible for solicitation, analysis, evaluation, and
negotiation of contractor’s proposals for highly complex and highly
technical requirements. Review requests for the procurement of
complex equipment and/or supplies. Perform cost or price analysis,
including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.
Award contracts within delegated contracting officer authority or
recommends award to the contracting officer outside delegated
authority. Administer contracts and assist contract administration
offices in the administration of contracts. Serve as the principal
contact for the contract and represent the command in conferences
with industry, and State and local government pertaining to the
procurement. The incumbent may serve as a warranted Contracting
Officer and may be responsible for applying signature to final
award documents to obligate DLA funds. Qualification Summary To
qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting
documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A
baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution
authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 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 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above.
B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years
of experience in a contracting position. C. Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the
particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the
position and is directly in or related to this position. In
addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to
qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be
at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in
the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must
meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General
Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment,
minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by
the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable
specialized experience includes: Apply contracting principles,
laws, statues, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award
and post-award actions. Experience with Federal contract methods
and contract types to coordinate and monitor prime and
subcontractor performance on complex, long-term contracts. Use
negotiation techniques to meet and deal with representatives from
the private sector and with government personnel to procure
assigned products. Communicate both orally and in writing to
participate in contract negotiations, modifications and/or
terminations. 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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