Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of July 22, 2024. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. Subsequent Cut-Off Dates: August 22, 2024 September 22, 2024 October 22, 2024 November 22, 2024 December 31, 2024 See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities If selected at the GS-12 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. Performs pre-award, award, and post-award contract functions required for the acquisition of various supplies and services to meet the needs of DLA Energy customers. Prepares Acquisition Plan (AP), documenting details of the solicitation and type of contract envisioned. Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP), selecting clauses, terms and conditions required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and local implementing documents. Monitors the solicitation through its entire phase, issuing amendments, answering potential offeror questions, and conducting pre-proposal conferences. Assures that all suppliers are treated equally to maximize receipt of competition and minimize protests. Conducts negotiations before and/or after contract award. Negotiates required changes as necessary. Conducts industry surveys or market analysis to determine availability of product or service and identify potential suppliers. Performs the full range of contract administration functions and actions for the assigned purchase programs. Handles complex, post-award actions, justifying and explaining issues and positions, and solving contractual problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Contracting Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector, 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: GS-12: Performs pre-award and post-award contracting functions related to supplies and/or services. Verifies purchase requests, prepares acquisition plans, conducts surveys, and makes recommendations. Experience in performing price and cost analysis, analyzes unit costs, and prices data and contractor projects costs GS-13: Experience in performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions. Studies the swift change of market conditions and best industry practices in the evolving energy markets. Performs in depth price and cost analysis, unit costs, and prices data and contract project costs. Plans and performs contract administration duties, including analyzing, negotiating, settling contractual agreements, issues, and problems. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to verify you meet the Basic Education Requirement. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.