Contract Specialist

**Duties**:

- (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)_

Monitors outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance.

Negotiates contract modifications and the terms and costs of contract changes.

Performs work related to the termination of contracts for either convenience of the Government or default of the contractor. Negotiates the termination settlement with the contractor, including equitable adjustments, change proposals, costs, profit, and other related matters.

Procures products and services using negotiation techniques. Negotiates with prospective contractors on pricing, performance, technical terms, and other provisions. Prepares written requests for proposal; publicizes requirements; issues solicitation documents; analyzes offers received; prepares negotiation positions; evaluates technical and cost proposals; negotiates cost, fee or profit as well as technical issues; and enters into a formal contract with the offeror.

Performs work involving the analysis, operation, or administration of automated contracting systems.

Performs contracting work using formal advertising procedures. Advertises, solicits, locates sources, and procures a variety of products and/or services. Prepares an invitation for bid, publicizes the requirements for items and services to be procured, issues the solicitation document, reviews the bids for responsiveness to the solicitation, determines financial responsibility and performance capability of the bidders, and awards the contract. Uses a variety of contract types, such as performance based, fixed price, purchase orders, cost-reimbursement, cost-plus-fee (including fixed fee, incentive fee, and award fee), as well as grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions to procure items and/or services. Reviews procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness, and resolves any problems prior to initiation of contractual action.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U. S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- 1-year probationary period may be required.
- Submission of all required documents.

See Other Information for further requirements.

**Qualifications**:
**BASIC REQUIREMENTS**

A. Successful completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for completion of FAC-C Level III or equivalent certification for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least four (4) years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least one (1) year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
- AND
- B. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
- OR
- C. EXCEPTION: Applicants for GS-1102-13 positions will be qualified if they have held a GS-1102-13 position since January 1, 2000.
- OR
- D. WAIVER: Requirements of paragraphs A and B above may be waived if the agency's senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.**ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13**:
In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.-
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement.

**Education**:
See Qualifications.

**Additional information**:
This position is included in the bargaining unit.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements**: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action