CONTRACT SPECIALIST

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following1) Negotiate prices, terms and conditions of contracts; 2) Performs cost and price analysis to determine cost/price reasonableness; 3) Perform all contractual post-award functions; 4) Conduct post award conferences with the contractor to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 interpret relevant contracting laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to determine applicability to specific contracting issues.
You will advise requestors on the use of cost and fixed price contracting during pre-solicitation of contracts.
You will analyze price or cost data for pre-award and post award procurement activities of construction and Architect/Engineering, (A/E) contracts.
You will conduct pre-negotiation conferences to negotiate prices, terms, conditions, contract modifications, and settlements.
You will negotiate and resolve problems related to procurement planning, source selection, and contract performance.
You will review contract proposals, acquisition, source solicitation plans, or documents prior to contract pre-award and post-award for regulatory compliance.
You will close-out contracts following proper procedure to ensure property disposition, final payments, and documents/clearances have been received.
Perform pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts for facilities construction and services of significant importance to the agency.