Contract Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a seasoned Contract Specialist to advise and support the District Chief of Contracting on resource planning, performance evaluation, and small business participation in contracts. The role requires extensive experience in pre- and post-award activities, price/cost analysis, and negotiations across construction, O&M, services or A-E projects.

Responsibilities include senior advisement to district leadership, participation in strategic planning with top management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Specialized experience in pre-award, post-award, price/cost analysis and negotiations for construction, O&M, services, supplies or A-E projects.
• DoD contracting certification program and KO warrant requirements described.

Responsibilities

• Advise District Chief of Contracting on resources for programs or functions.
• Develop plans to evaluate office performance against established goals.
• Advise on increasing small business participation in contracts.
• Serve as senior advisor to District Chief and other officials on contracting.

Skills

Contracting

Negotiations

Cost analysis

Pre-award experience

Post-award experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

• Advise the District Chief of Contracting on the personnel resources to be devoted to particular programs (e.g., Commercial Activities), or to individual functions (e.g., contracting or contract administration).
• Develop plans for achieving and evaluating office performance against Army or USACE established goals (e.g., set-aside for small businesses).
• Develop and/or advise on the best means for enhancing participation of small business in contracts.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the District Chief of Contracting, the Regional Chief of Contracting and PARC, and other key officials in all aspects of contracting.
• Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials.
• Provide authoritative interpretations on behalf of the District Chief of Contracting.
• Represent the District Chief of Contracting in contacts with outside activities such as Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Administration, Department of Labor.
• Oversee the processing of contract claims and disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act.
• Oversee and may participate in, negotiations for contract modifications for work outside the scope of the contract.

Duties

• Advise the District Chief of Contracting on the personnel resources to be devoted to particular programs (e.g., Commercial Activities), or to individual functions (e.g., contracting or contract administration).
• Develop plans for achieving and evaluating office performance against Army or USACE established goals (e.g., set-aside for small businesses).
• Develop and/or advise on the best means for enhancing participation of small business in contracts.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the District Chief of Contracting, the Regional Chief of Contracting and PARC, and other key officials in all aspects of contracting.
• Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials.
• Provide authoritative interpretations on behalf of the District Chief of Contracting.
• Represent the District Chief of Contracting in contacts with outside activities such as Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Administration, Department of Labor.
• Oversee the processing of contract claims and disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act.
• Oversee and may participate in, negotiations for contract modifications for work outside the scope of the contract.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (ATandL) Workforce position in the career field of Contracting.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• The DoD is adopting a single level of certification with foundational training and an examination (DoD Contracting Professional Certification Program). You must obtain this certification within 24 months.
• As a Contracting Officer (KO) the required Warrant must be obtained within 3 months.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Basic Requirement For Contract Specialist

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

OR

Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-13:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre-award, post-award, contract price/cost analysis and negotiations for Construction, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Services, Supplies or Architect Engineering (A-E) projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

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

• 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 your 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.
• 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 Contracting and Procurement Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate.
• 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• The following incentives may be authorized: Recruitment Incentive, Advanced In-Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual, Relocation Incentive, Student Loan Repayment.

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.