Contract Administrator (Deployable)

US Defense Contract Management Agency; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Contract Management Agency seeks a Contract Administrator (Deployable) to support deployments to forward operating locations. A bachelor’s degree or qualifying DoD experience is required, with at least two years in contracting and specialized GS-13 level competencies. Deployments typically last 6–9 months with options for further assignments.

Applicants must be proficient in FAR applications, negotiations, cost analysis, and applying pricing practices to contracts.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or active DoD/1102 contracting role experience.
• Two years of experience in a contracting position.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, or equivalent under other pay systems.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Contract administration

Post-award negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 (Deployable), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

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.

Contracting Officer Requirement

Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position.

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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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:

• Applying Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts.
• Using negotiation and communication techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements.
• Applying cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals.
• Applying business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor's costs; to understand commercial pricing policies, use of catalogues, comparative analysis, and price based techniques; and to conduct on-site surveys to assess contractor's ability to perform.
• Applying cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions.