DLA Careers · 15 hours ago
Contract Specialist
Richmond, VA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDLA Careers is seeking a Contract Specialist who will serve as a Contracting Officer and senior Contract Specialist in the Contracting Services Office. The role involves cradle-to-grave execution of contract actions, advising customers and contract specialists, and managing all aspects of contract administration and close-outs.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as Contracting Officer (KO) and senior Contract Specialist (CS) in Contracting Services Office and is responsible for cradle to grave execution of contract actions to support customers
Acts as an advisor for both customers and assigned contract specialists in addition to contract execution role. Performs all aspects of contract management to include contract administration and contract close-outs
Prepares and obtains all necessary business clearances and other approvals required associated with assigned contracting functions
Provides functional expertise and advice in support of all aspects of contracting
Develops procurement objectives for the program in terms of competition and cost/price ranges; develops acquisition plans and Source Selection Plans
Constructs the contractual vehicle including identification of proper evaluation factors, pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, partnership arrangements, and similar considerations
Required to secure and hold a $10M or higher warrant within 24 months of assignment
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position
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
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
To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector
Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting (C), Professional (Foundational) certification within required timeframes
Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years
Required to secure and hold a $10M or higher warrant within 24 months of assignment
Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities
Company
DLA Careers
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Funding
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