Contract Specialist

US Western Area Power Administration; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Western Area Power Administration in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Contract Specialist to procure and administer contracts for supplies under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The role supports planning, awards, and administration of basic procurements and may involve multiple contract types to meet mission needs.

This non-remote position requires meeting Basic Requirement and Specialized Experience criteria for GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 levels, including relevant contract/procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours in business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing or related fields.
• Experience with contract/procurement activities and contract file maintenance.
• Ability to perform price or cost analysis and draft procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist/coordinate contracting activities, e.g., obtain wage information and audit pre-award surveys.
• Perform administrative work within contract/procurement settings.
• Draft procurement documentation and analyze bids or quotes.

Skills

Contract administration

Analytical reasoning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

24 semester hours in business/finance/contracts

Tools

FAR knowledge

Job description

As a Contract Specialist, you will accomplish procurement and administration of contracts for supplies for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). The incumbent performs work in a developmental capacity in support of the planning, awards, and administration of basic procurements inclusive of all types under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Procurements may involve the use of a variety of contract types to meet mission requirements.

**This is not a remote position**

Applicants MUST meet both the Basic Requirement and Specialized Experience as outlined below for each grade level.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

OR

B. 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.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, applicants must also meet the Specialized Experience listed below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the GS-07

applicants must have either:

• One (1) full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement - OR -
• One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include at least one (1) of the following:
  • Assist/coordinate contracting activities, i.e. obtain wage information, request audit reports or pre-award surveys, and/or obtain clearances.
  • Perform administrative work, preferably within the contract/procurement setting
  • Create and/or maintain contract files

To qualify for the GS-09

applicants must have either:

• Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. - OR -
• One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include at least one (1) of the following:
  • Perform price or cost analysis
  • Draft procurement documentation (i.e. conducting market research or performance work statements)
  • Analyze contract bids or quotes

To qualify for the GS-11

applicants must have either:

• Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree - OR -
• One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include the following:
  • Contracting functions, i.e. pre-award, post-award, negotiation, and/or closeout, in any of the following: supply, service, information technology (IT), construction, Architect-Engineer (A&E) contracts, and/or interagency agreement (IAAs).

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.