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Contract Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted today
About the Role
This vacancy is for a GS-1102-12, Contract Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-C5I CONTRACT OPS BR 2 -CG-9142-2 -KEARN WV in KEARNEYSVILLE, West Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Contract Specialist and be responsible for the development of acquisition strategy through contract execution, contract administration and contract closeout.
- →The incumbent may hold a contracting officer's warrant if determined there is a need.
- →The incumbent has complete responsibility to plan and recommend for execution of all contractual actions and phases for assigned projects..
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Procures items or services with specialized requirements related to complex IT systems, equipment and system operation, maintenance and repair, supply and production items, various support services, aircraft/vessel parts, etc.
- →Develops the solicitation document, publicizes the requirement, analyzes offers received, prepares a negotiation position, negotiates cost, fee or profit as well as resolves technical issues, and enters into a formal contract.
- →Performs price/cost analysis on submitted quotes/proposals to determine if the submitted price is fair and reasonable to the Government.
- →Monitors contractor performance through email and telephone correspondence to ensure successful completion of the contract in accordance with the established terms and conditions.
- →Performs detailed contract administration activities including invoice tracking/approval and modifications for option years, revised clauses, in scope changes, de-obligations, closeouts, etc.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓This position requires a Basic Background clearance.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does have a positive education requirement.
- ✓If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓See Required Documents section for detail.
- ✓Are you qualifying based on education?
- ✓Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 26d3ba92-e02a-4c46-8fb0-d3a8a7a6c967
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