Contract Performance Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bonneville (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive may be considered

Recruitment incentive may be offered

Enhanced leave accrual may be offered

Advanced rate of pay may be considered

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Oregon is seeking a contracts specialist to support acquisition activities, develop performance work statements, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The role involves monitoring contractor performance, managing invoices, and serving as the primary liaison among customers, contractors, and contracting staff.

Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, plus experience in bid evaluation, standard service contracts, and payments

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in development of service contracts and performance-based statements.
• Ability to evaluate bids or proposals for compliance with contract specifications.
• Experience developing standard service contracts for routine services.
• Familiarity tracking payments on service invoices.

Responsibilities

• Write and review acquisition and contract support packages (PWS, IGCE, Sole Source Justifications, SAPs, APs).
• Formulate QASPs and Performance Requirement Summaries; inspect contractor performance.
• Track service invoices; verify funds; act as GPC holder for authorized purchases.
• Evaluate contractor records and quality control plans; report findings to KO with recommendations.
• Serve as primary contact between customers, contractors, and contracting staff to resolve performance issues.
• Collect customer satisfaction data and maintain surveillance files; generate reports and cost evaluations.
• Review and apply federal regulations governing contract performance and compliance.

Skills

Contract management

PWS development

IGCE preparation

Bid evaluation

Education

Master's degree or higher in Business/Accounting/Procurement

Job description

• Write and review critical acquisition and contract support packages, including Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Sole Source Justifications, Service Contract Approval Requests, and Advanced Acquisition Plans.
• Formulate Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) and Performance Requirement Summaries; execute scheduled and spot-check field inspections to evaluate contractor performance against PWS requirements.
• Track and reconcile service invoices, verify fund availability, and act as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder to execute and monthly reconcile authorized purchases in compliance with federal regulations.
• Conduct evaluations of contractor records, operating procedures, and quality control plans to identify performance trends, potential discrepancies, or violations, and deliver actionable reports and recommendations to the Contracting Officer (KO).
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers, contractors, and contracting personnel; facilitate formal and informal meetings to resolve contract performance issues and address customer complaints within the scope of the PWS.
• Collect customer satisfaction data through random sampling, maintain meticulous surveillance files for all assigned contracts, and generate formal surveillance forms, discrepancy reports, and fee-determination cost evaluations.
• Review, interpret, and apply federal regulations and publications governing contract performance, utilization, and operational functions to ensure strict compliance and execute routine administrative functions.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires confidential financial disclosure annually.
• This position requires a valid drivers license.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Specialized Experience

Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service with 1) assisting in the development of specifications for service related contracts; and 2) evaluating bids or proposals for compliance with contract specifications; and 3) assisting in the development of standard service contracts for routine services; and 4) tracking payments of service invoices.

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Management, Accounting, or Procurement/Logistics. Transcripts are required at the time of application.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Transcripts are required at the time of application.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Foreign Education:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional Information

• A Relocation Incentive may be considered.
• A Recruitment Incentive may be considered.
• Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered.
• Advanced Rate of pay may be considered.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether the continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Supply/Services Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.