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Induction, Deduction, and Your Career
Government
Attorney
Min 1 yrs required
Contract Specialist - GS 5 – 11 The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant Baccalaureate degrees and 24 hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree).In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience in the next lower grade accordance with Department of Defense 1102 Qualification requirements: For the GS-05 grade level: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant Baccalaureate degrees AND at least 24 hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree). OR A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements: 1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; OR, (3) is in the contingency contracting force. For the GS-07 grade level: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while in the Federal service procuring a wide variety products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; monitoring contractor's performance; performing work associated with termination of contracts. For the GS-09 grade level: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. OR Master's degree (or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B or J.D) OR Two academic years of progressively higher level graduate education including 24 hours of business may substitute for the 1 year of specialized experience. For the GS-11 grade level: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction OR PH.D (or equivalent doctoral degree)OR three academic years of progressively higher level graduate education including 24 hours of business may substitute for the 1 year of specialized experience. Should have knowledge of contracting principles, policies and procedures. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable is needed. This job is open to Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs. Closing dates 12/31/2019.
Announcement number AFPC-STUDHA-10603667-1102. Control number 547240800. Apply Online. NO emails
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