LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking candidates for a GS-1102 position under Direct Hire Authority. A bachelor's degree is required, and transcripts must be provided with the application.

Candidates should demonstrate specialized experience in acquisition planning, developing acquisition packages, negotiating and administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required with transcripts
• Specialized experience in acquisition planning, packages, negotiations and contract performance

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in acquisition planning and contract administration.
• Assist in evaluating contract performance and ensuring procurement policy compliance

Skills

Acquisition planning

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.

DISA has delegated authority by the Under Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified candidates possessing a finance, accounting, management, or actuarial science degree, or a related degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study, or equivalent experience, related to the functions of the position to be filled.

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

All applicants must provide a copy of transcripts at the time of application. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.

Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel 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 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).

Specialized Experience:

Specialized experience is defined as: Providing technical expertise in acquisition planning, developing acquisition packages, negotiating, awarding, administering and assessing contract performance while ensuring procurement policies or regulations compliance and improving organizational and mission effectiveness.