U.S. Department of Defense
Contract Specialist
Pay74,441.00 - 96,770.00 / year
LocationStuttgart/Baden-Wurttemberg
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 787294400
- Manages technical reviews and source selection processes.
- Resolves invoice issues and performs contract close-outs.
- Synopsizes and advertises new requirements.
- Performs price analysis and develops price fair and reasonableness determinations.
- Develops solicitation, including clause selection and line items.
- Conducts award debriefings.
- Develops contract modifications and associated documentation.
- Ensures compliance with Performance Based approach and principles.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
- This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
- Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf.
- Individuals hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
- This is an Acquisition and Technology Workforce position.
- This position is subject to the statutory requirements of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
- Must fully comply with the provisions of the DoDD 5500.07 Standards of Conduct and DoD 5500.07-R The Join Ethics Regulation (JER).
- Must fully comply with the provisions of the 5 CFR 2635 Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and 5 CFR 3601 Supplemental Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense.
- This position requires a Level II functional acquisition certification. You must obtain this certification within 24 months of your start date.
About the Position:
Stuttgart, Germany is located on the Neckar River. Stuttgart has a population of 635,911, making it the sixth largest city in Germany.
This is a direct hire solicitation.
Federal employees in Stuttgart, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 25% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary (rate is subject to change).Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Basic Requirement for a Contract Specialist:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
OR
Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes procuring supplies, services, and/or equipment; developing procurement and/or contractual documents; providing guidance on contract decisions; and negotiating contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.About the company
The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".