Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Provides contract oversight support by serving as liaison on behalf of an assigned Branch/Team, contractors and management to ensure prompt and accurate handling of contracting transactions. Leads and performs contract actions including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, cost and price analyses, negotiations, contract administration, and contract award. Develops policies, procedures, or unique contract clauses due to the innovative nature of the acquisitions. Coordinates those policies with peers at Depot Level Reparable sites, Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain centers and DLA Headquarters. Performs both pre and post award acquisition functions relating to more complex, higher dollar value procurements that are unusual, unique, non-routine or otherwise difficult to accomplish. Creates solicitations, exercise options and prepare any documents necessary to facilitate the maintenance of long-term contracts and the award of purchase orders and contracts. Ensures the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Contract Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate 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. B. 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 Education Requirement 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. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including: minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Developing acquisition strategies and/or determining methods of procurement and ensuring proper performance. Planning and conducting negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract. Interpreting and applying current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) Supplement, Agency directives, and local agency purchasing regulations, policies and procedures. Performing work associated with a wide range of contract types and methods. Performing market research, identifies potential vendors, and creates the solicitation package. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting Level 3 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.