Supervisory Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Supervisory Contract Specialist to manage a team of contract specialists and oversee the acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in contract management and compliance with procurement laws. This role offers a competitive salary range of $167,603-$195,200 annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess 4 years of acquisition experience.
• One year of specialized experience in complex acquisition functions.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees staff of Contract Specialists.
• Ensures compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
• Leads negotiations for major transactions.

Skills

Acquisition management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Exercises full technical and administrative responsibility over a staff of pre-award and post-award Contract Specialists.


• Directs, plans, and organizes the performance of acquisition functions, involving complex pre-award, post-award, and contract administration management processes.


• Ensures proper resources and mechanisms are in place to support the development of ongoing maintenance of Procurement policies, business rules, system enhancements, and training.


• Reviews and approves projects, decisions, and contracts, ensuring compatibility and consistency of interpretation, and that actions taken, and contracts executed accurately reflect the Department of Defense (DoD)/DLA polices and directives.


• Exercises responsibility for the proper application of procurement laws, rules, regulations, decisions, and other directives and sound business judgment on all contractual actions for DLA.


• Leads negotiations for major problem transactions, arbitrating and resolving differences, and negotiating counter offers or rebuttals where subordinates cannot reach agreement.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. AND B. Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Requirement: Must possess 4 years of acquisition experience. Additionally, incumbent must remain in position for a minimum of three years and must sign a written tenure agreement (DD Form 2888). Waiver and deviations may be approved under certain circumstances. AND C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and CAP Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-15 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Directing and overseeing a staff of pre-award and post-award Contract Specialists engaged in complex acquisition functions. Managing multi-million-dollar investment and service provider actions and awards utilizing performance-based service contracting, performance-based logistics, and other non-traditional contractual strategies. Ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and statutory laws applicable to the overall acquisition process. 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). 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.

Compensation

$167,603-$195,200 per year