Contract Administrator | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Contract Administrator

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummarySee below for important information regarding this job.Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below.
Site specific salary information as follows:– Smyrna, GA: $91,897 – $142,065
– Fort Eustis, VA: $88,183 – $136,323Overview

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Open & closing dates09/16/2024 to 09/25/2024Salary$88,183 – $142,065 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 12 – 13Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDCMA-P6-24-12530253-DHControl number809678100This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense.Duties

• If selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Serves as a warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) warranted with unlimited signatory authority as defined in FAR 42.302 and DFARS 242.302.
• Responsible for contract administration of contractors involved in the production of one or more major defense systems (MDSs) or major subsystem, or an ACO who maintains cognizance over a series of complex contracts, grants and other transactions.
• Provides initial data to the responsible supervisor concerning performance, commendation, future work plans, and further training and development needs of team members.
• Resolves disposition of funds listed on the canceling funds report.
• Contracts administered may have complex short or long-term cost, incentive, re-determinable, flexibly priced, and complex firm fixed-price type contracts.
• Grants/Agreements may require separate appointments as Administrative Grants Officer (AGO) and/or Administrative Agreements Officer (AAO).
• Responsible for communication with external and internal DoD partners, including Procurement Contracting Officers, Program Managers, Auditors, Inspector General representatives, Cost Monitors, and Government/Contractor Executive Senior leaders
• Establishes and negotiates government position, and reviews contractor’s practices and proposal pertaining to government contracts

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Noncritical-Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

QualificationsTo 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.ANDB. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position.ANDC. 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.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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:GS-12:

• Assisting with application of Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts.
• Assisting with the usage of negotiation and communication techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements
• Assisting with applying cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals.
• Assisting with applying business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor’s costs; to understand commercial pricing policies, use of catalogues, comparative analysis, and price based techniques; and to conduct on-site surveys to assess contractor’s ability to perform.
• Assisting with cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions

GS-13:

• The application of Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts.
• The usage of negotiation and communication techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements
• Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals.
• Knowledge of business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor’s costs; to understand commercial pricing policies, use of catalogues, comparative analysis, and price based techniques; and to conduct on-site surveys to assess contractor’s ability to perform.
• Apply cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions.

EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.If the position has a minimum education requirement you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. Or, if you are using education to qualify in lieu of specialized experience you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. The transcripts must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at time of application.GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Additional information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: Yes
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management`s discretion.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

for more information. * 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
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• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $88183 – 142065 per year

Location: Smyrna, GA

Job date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:51:19 GMT

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