Summary
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905. Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Procurement Services Division at Scott Air Force Base, IL (approx. 25 miles east of St. Louis, MO).
Duties
Serves as a Contract Specialist for the DISA Procurement Services Directorate.
Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders on challenges associated with assigned IT product and/or service procurement actions.
Knowledge of a wide range of contracting procedures, methods, and contract types.
Knowledge of business practices and market conditions to evaluate contractor responsiveness, responsibility, and performance.
Knowledge of price/cost analysis techniques to evaluate contractor proposals and develop complex pricing arrangements and incentives.
Education
Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-09 LEVEL: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or Master's or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D., may be substituted to meet the experience requirement. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-11 LEVEL: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the experience requirement. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based upon how well you meet the qualifications above and the selection criteria for this position. Your latest resume will be used to make these evaluations. Criminal History Inquiries - If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]