Defense Logistics Agency Hiring for Lead Contract Specialist at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serves as a team leader and the senior level warranted contracting officer with signature authority to support all assigned pre-award and/or post-award functions for a wide variety of highly complex contracts. Ensures that all acquisition documents are in full compliance with contracting regulations and related DoD standards. Develops and implements innovative business strategies, including e-commerce solutions to improve customer support. Evaluates the adequacy of systems and the contractor’s financial health and determines their potential impact on assigned programs. Interacts with all facets of the supply chain in order to forecast/troubleshoot problems and acquire the most definitive status/information available for customers and Directorate personnel. Provides technical directions/ administrative oversight for team members engaged in efforts regarding customer liaison and support vendor surveillance, requirements determination. and the use of a variety of automated databases and tracking systems. Prepares and executes contract modifications to resolve a variety of issues that may arise during contract performance. Develops training modules, input for training sessions, and both formal and informal written guidance to assist all contracting personnel in program requirements and/or acquisition techniques. Communicates orally and in writing, including briefings to acquisition review board and senior management personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Lead Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of “A” above. B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic DoD 1102 Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Guiding, assisting, mentoring, and training junior level Contract Specialists on complex contracts. Pre-Award through Contract Award: performing market research, conducting bidding negotiations, cost/price analysis, and executing contract awards with warrant authority. Post-Award/Closeout – serves as contract administrator on awarded contracts, negotiates contract modifications Conducting and/or participating in conferences and briefings to acquisition review board and senior level management Ensuring that all acquisition documents are in full compliance with contracting regulations and related DoD standards. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. COVID19 – Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: In order to receive this preference you must choose to apply using the “Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)” eligibility. If you are claiming military spouse preference and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant at the full performance level. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf INFORMATION FOR VETERANS is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Drug Free Workplace Plan’s drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.