Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District seeks a Contract Specialist under Direct-Hire Authority for the Southwestern Division, based in Fort Worth, TX. This position focuses on procurement planning and contract management within the DoD workforce framework.

The role requires leading negotiations, administering contracts, and monitoring performance throughout the contract life cycle, with potential TDY and background checks as part of employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including pre-award and post-award contracting.
• Experience in monitoring contractor performance and modifying contracts as needed.
• Ability to lead negotiations and coordinate contract strategy.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and establishes long and short range procurement plans and strategies.
• Advises program officials on procurement objectives and new contracting approaches.
• Leads negotiations with contractors to reach fair and reasonable positions.
• Responsible for contract administration and life cycle monitoring.
• Ensures contractor performance complies with terms and conditions.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Procurement planning

Performance monitoring

Acquisition planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Fort Worth District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Fort Worth District

Locations (City, State)

Fort Worth, TX

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: This is a Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce recruitment. This Contract Specialist position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District with a duty station location of Ft. Worth, TX.

Position Duties

• Plans, develops and establishes long and short range procurement plans, strategies and approaches for the overall acquisition program.
• Advises program officials in procurement planning meetings of the procurement objectives to be used and explores new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract management.
• Serves as lead negotiator, planning the negotiation strategy, coordinating strategy with the negotiation team and leading the negotiations conducted with contractors to reach and a fair and reasonable position for all parties involved.
• Responsible for contract administration functions following contract award throughout the life of the contract.
• Monitors and ensures contractor performance in accordance with all terms and conditions of the contract.

Other Conditions and Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Basic Education 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.

Requirements

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Performing pre-award functions (e.g. performing source selections duties, analyzing contractor proposals, and developing special contracting language) for supply, services, or construction contracts; AND 2) Performing post-award contracting work (e.g. dispute resolution and issuance of delivery orders) for supply, services, or construction contracts; AND 3) Monitoring contractor performance or preparing contract modifications for a contracting office.

Conditions Of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to complete a background investigation.
• Submission of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• May be subject to a one-year probationary period if not already completed.
• Travel may be required to stay abreast of changes in procurement policy and/or purchase card program through training seminars, workshops and related symposiums.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an unlimited contracting warrant.
• TDY may be required up to 25% of the time.

Additional Information

• An Incentive MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.

Incentive: PCS; Position requires 25% or more travel; Financial Disclosure: OGE 450; Contracting Officer Warrant within 12 months of appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.