Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Responsibilities Serves as Contract Administrator on contracts of any amount and serves as warranted administrative contracting officer (ACO) limited to transactions of $2,000,000 or less. Assigned to a contract team responsible for the administration of government contracts for one or more contractors. Employee performs contract administrative duties, both preparing documents up to the point of signature and as an ACO signing individual transactions of $2,000,000 or less. Serves as a warranted ACO responsible for the administration of a group of contracts such as fixed-price; fixed-price with incentives; cost-plus fixed fee; basic ordering agreements (BOA); commercial contracts; and hybrid contracts. Contracts are for complex equipment components and spares for major systems, engineering and scientific studies, extensive technical services or research and development for specialized equipment or components. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Contract Administrator, 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. 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. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Applying Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts. Using negotiation and communication techniques to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements. Using cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals. Using business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor's costs. Understanding commercial pricing policies, use of catalogues, comparative analysis, and price-based techniques. Conducting on-site surveys to assess contractor's ability to perform. Applying cost accounting standards and accounting practices to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Tour of Duty: 1st Shift FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Yes Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Financial Disclosure Required Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) NON-CAP: 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.