Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12/13 DH

US National Science Foundation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. National Science Foundation in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Contract Specialist to support pre- and post-award contracting activities within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The role involves cost/price analysis, negotiation, and administration of contracts at the GS-12/GS-13 level. Applicants must meet the GS-12/13 basic and specialized experience requirements, including education or coursework in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, or related fields.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or 24 semester hours in the listed fields (A/B) to meet basic qualifications.
• Specialized experience includes pre- and post-award contracting, cost/price analysis, negotiation, and contract administration.
• GS-13 requires progression through mandatory contracting training and specialized experience at GS-12 level or higher.

Skills

Pre-award contracting

Post-award contracting

Cost/Price analysis

Negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related fields

Job description

This Contract Specialist position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF promotes and advances scientific progress in the US by sponsoring scientific and engineering research and education; much of this research is sponsored through contracts.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM ET on the listed closing date, or once 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MEET THE INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, AS NOTED BELOW.

GS-12 Specialized Experience

I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service performing pre- and post-award contract functions, including cost/price analysis, negotiation, and administration of contracts.

GS-12 - Basic Qualifications

• 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.

GS-13 Specialized Experience

I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service independently performing pre- and post-award contract functions, including cost/price analysis, negotiation, and administration of complex contracts.

GS-13 - Basic Qualifications

• A. Completed all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience MUST have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the work at the GS-13 level described further below in this qualifications section.
• B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field that included or was supplemented by 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. (Transcripts must be provided)
• C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver.

Experience refers to paid/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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.