Contract Specialist (Direct Hire Authority)
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH A CLOSING DATE OF 01/15/2020. The first 100 applicants will be reviewed every 30 days. Applications will be referred as received or as additional vacancies arise. Contract Specialist PD# 01017-A / 01013-A Serves as contract administrator on awarded contracts. Conducts post-award conferences with Contractor and Government personnel to provide information and to clarify standard and special contractual provisions of the contract. Negotiates required changes to contract conditions to protect the agency. Resolves problems of delivery, production, quality, differing site conditions, inspection, and other pertinent matters. Performs cost/price analysis on change order proposals and analysis of delivery requirements. Negotiates prices and/or additional time required for performance and consideration on behalf of the Government. Assesses liquidated damages for days of delay and resolves matters relating to excusable delays. Administers payment provisions of the contract for partial payments, progress payments and final payments using the Department of Veterans Affairs On-line Certification system. Establishes position of the Government in disputes and issues final decisions of the Contracting Officer. Prepares required documentation and coordinates with the Office of the General/Regional Counsel during any legal proceeding. Represents the contracting activity for discovery during the claim process and when necessary, provides testimony to the Board of Contract Appeals. Issues show cause letters and cure notices as a prelude to terminations. Ensures that the Office of General/Regional Counsel is involved in required contract reviews, terminations, show cause orders, modifications. Determines the Government's position and issues terminations and negotiates any settlements related thereto. Closes out contract upon completion of the contract, resolution of all conflicts, and final disposition of payment and obtains adequate release of claims documents to protect the agency. Input contractor performance data in appropriate databases.Must meet all eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a Level ll FAC-C certification. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements for GS-11:
Must meet the basic requirement of 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. NOTE:
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) does not grant Academic degrees; therefore courses completed at the DAU are not creditable towards meeting the 24 semester hour requirement, in the fields identified above, unless the coursework has been evaluated by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and appears on a college or university transcript. Exceptions:
Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. AND Specialized Experience for GS-11:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Recommending the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured. Preparing to procure products or services to meet customer needs. Interpreting and apply laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to address acquisition issues. Negotiating with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions. Establishing and monitoring acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award. Serving as contract administrator on awarded contracts. OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. Graduate
Experience:
To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at www.opm.gov/qualifications. Preferred Requirements:
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting. FAC link www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/contracting-fac-c
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Must meet the basic requirement of 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. NOTE:
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) does not grant Academic degrees; therefore courses completed at the DAU are not creditable towards meeting the 24 semester hour requirement, in the fields identified above, unless the coursework has been evaluated by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and appears on a college or university transcript. Exceptions:
Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. AND Specialized Experience for GS-11:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Recommending the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured. Preparing to procure products or services to meet customer needs. Interpreting and apply laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to address acquisition issues. Negotiating with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions. Establishing and monitoring acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award. Serving as contract administrator on awarded contracts. OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. Graduate
Experience:
To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at www.opm.gov/qualifications. Preferred Requirements:
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting. FAC link www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/contracting-fac-c
- Department:
1102 Contracting - Salary Range:
$62,236 to $90,146 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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