CONTRACT SPECIALIST

There is one vacancy to be filled in either Redstone Arsenal, Alabama OR Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement (IOR) for Contract Specialist:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Bachelor's Degree Transcripts must be submitted with conferred date.)
OR
Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below for specialized experience.

Specialized Experience: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent grade) to include: 1). Completing procurements through formal advertising or negotiated procedures, which are governed by specific laws, regulations, national policy, and directives mandated by the federal government; 2). Applying the full range of pre-award and post-award functions including negotiations, cost/price analysis,contract administration, and closeout for all assigned contracts; 3). Conducting conferences and issuing solicitation notices in compliance with regulatory and procedural guidelines; and advising senior management on key contracting and procurement issues.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11).

This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting Professional) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

**Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. DoD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Position Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DoD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/level. Current requirements are available at http://asc.army.mil/info/policies/check_list.cfm