Contract Administrator (Deployable)

US Defense Contract Management Agency; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Contract Management Agency is seeking a qualified Contract Administrator. The role involves reviewing contract requirements, FAR/DFAR clauses, and delivery schedules, and supporting negotiations and contract modifications.

Candidates will analyze progress reports and ensure compliance with data requirements, resolving data issues as needed. Applicants must meet basic contracting qualifications or have related DoD/Armed Forces experience, with education substitutions allowed.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution is required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level or higher is required.
• Education may be substituted with 3 full academic years of graduate study or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Review contract requirements, FAR/DFAR clauses, delivery schedules and statements of work.
• Participate in negotiation and resolution of contractual issues and modifications.
• Monitor financing and evaluate progress reports to determine contract data requirements.
• Issue contract deficiency reports and resolve incomplete or conflicting data.

Skills

Contract analysis

Negotiation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate study (3 years) or PhD

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

The incumbent will be required to deploy to forward operating austere locations in war zones to perform duties at the will of the Combatant Commander. Typical deployments last from 6-9 months. For more information about DCMA's Deployable program, please visit https://www.dcma.mil/Careers/Deployment-Opportunities/.

To qualify for a Contract Administrator, your resume and supporting documentation must support A and B below:
A. Basic Contracting Requirement:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degree.

OR

2. 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

AND

B. 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. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Assisting in reviewing contract requirements, FAR/DFAR clauses, delivery schedules and statements of work.
• Participating in the negotiation/resolution of contractual issues, modification of contractual agreements, establishing and monitoring financing.
• Contributing in: the analysis of progress reports, the determination of whether contract data requirements are met, and issuing contract deficiency reports.
• Providing resolution of incomplete or conflicting data through analysis.

OR

C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.