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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 1 -CG-9141-1 -ALEXANDRIA VA in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Contract Specialist and will be responsible for to plan and recommend execution of all contractual actions and phases for assigned projects within the Office of Contract Operations.
- →This position acquires a full range of sophisticated supplies and services which may include Coast Guard (CG) major acquisitions.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Serving as a Contract Specialist responsible for procurements that contain a number of different processes or elements resulting in extensive contract administration and subcontracting.
- →Planning and leading USCG meetings and presentations at government and non-government conferences, seminars, and meetings.
- →Developing new or innovative acquisition plans, source selection plans, and contract terms, conditions, or financial arrangements that may serve as a model for future system acquisitions and/or the procurement of technical assistance and advisory services.
- →Analyzing price and cost data contained in contractor's proposals to ascertain reasonableness of price; and reviewing contractors' performance.
- →Serving as lead negotiator for contract modifications for programs involving several interrelated contracts.
- →Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
- →Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
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 National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- ✓This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- ✓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?
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
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