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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Department of Defense

Defense Information Systems Agency

Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization - National Capital Region - PS6

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Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 U.S. Code § 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 in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

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Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 U.S. Code § 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 in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 01/08/27

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 8, 2027

Location

15 vacancies in the following location:

Fort Meade, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $70,623 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 12

Promotion potential 12

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1102 Contracting

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DHA-FLYER-12997520-26TH Control number 875675300

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Any U.S. citizen The intention of utilizing this DHA is to grow the agency through applicants external to DISA. Current DISA employees are encouraged to apply for similar DISA positions through USAJobs.

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• Performs a wide range of contracting procedures, methods and contract types, including competitive proposals, fixed price, and cost-type contracts.
• Formulates negotiation techniques to serve as a team leader over engineers, attorneys, industrial security specialist, contractors and/or cost analysts in the negotiation and settlement action.
• Responsible for IT Products, systems and services being acquired, related business practices, and prevailing market conditions sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance.
• Utilizes price/cost analysis techniques, such as learning curve analysis and cost estimating relationship, sufficient to evaluate contractor proposal, develop complex non-contractual pricing arrangements and incentives.
• Skill in written communications sufficient to present factual information, develop and issue memoranda, minutes, reports, complex modifications, supplemental agreements, draft contract provisions, supporting documents and other materials.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S.Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66.
• This position requires the submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR 2634.90(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series:

Bachelors degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees

Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-9 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-7 which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Pre-award or post-award procurement functions OR Performing price or cost analysis to support contract actions OR Drafting procurement documentation (i.e. market research reports or performance work statements)

For the GS-11 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9 which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience awarding or administering federal contracts OR performing price of cost analysis

For the GS-12 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in all phases of Federal procurement, I.e. planning, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts.

Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicants background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

If interested, email your resume to: disa.meade.psd.mbx.psd-1102-applications@mail.mil & reference "Announcement 12997520"

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 Masters 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.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

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

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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Additional information

• This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for Ft. Meade, MD and will be used to fill few vacancies. This public notice is to gather resumes that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
• Selections may be made at any grade level.
• This recruitment may provide promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
• Contracting Foundational/Professional: The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification

Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics.

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Decision Making
• Reasoning

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 @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.

• A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ . Learn more about the new resume requirements
• 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. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification

If claiming "DoD Education Exemption" (Grandfathered) you must also provide SF50s dated prior to October 1, 2000 showing that you have been continuously employed with DoD with no break in service since October 1, 2000.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 01/08/2027

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/08/2027, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must provide a resume.

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at USAJOBS.

DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume at USAJOBS.

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. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.

If interested, email your resume to: disa.meade.psd.mbx.psd-1102-applications@mail.mil & reference "Announcement 12997520".

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center

Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE

2300 East Drive Bldg 3600

Scott AFB, IL 62225

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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. All applications that indicate they meet the basic and minimum requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. An initial review of the resume will be conducted to determine individuals identified for further consideration. An additional review of the transcripts and resume will occur prior to any job offer to verify basic education requirement and minimum qualifications are satisfied.

(317) 212-0454

dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.

• A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ . Learn more about the new resume requirements
• 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. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification

If claiming "DoD Education Exemption" (Grandfathered) you must also provide SF50s dated prior to October 1, 2000 showing that you have been continuously employed with DoD with no break in service since October 1, 2000.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 01/08/2027

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/08/2027, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must provide a resume.

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at USAJOBS.

DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume at USAJOBS.

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. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.

If interested, email your resume to: disa.meade.psd.mbx.psd-1102-applications@mail.mil & reference "Announcement 12997520".

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Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center

Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE

2300 East Drive Bldg 3600

Scott AFB, IL 62225

US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. All applications that indicate they meet the basic and minimum requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. An initial review of the resume will be conducted to determine individuals identified for further consideration. An additional review of the transcripts and resume will occur prior to any job offer to verify basic education requirement and minimum qualifications are satisfied.

(317) 212-0454

dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Defense Information Systems Agency

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you.

DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing "people programs" and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to www.disa.mil for more information.

If interested, email your resume to: disa.meade.psd.mbx.psd-1102-applications@mail.mil & reference "Announcement 12997520".

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center

Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE

2300 East Drive Bldg 3600

Scott AFB, IL 62225

US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what its like to work at Defense Information Systems Agency, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

http://www.disa.mil/

Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 U.S. Code § 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 in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 01/08/27

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 8, 2027

Location

15 vacancies in the following location:

Fort Meade, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $70,623 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 12

Promotion potential 12

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1102 Contracting

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DHA-FLYER-12997520-26TH Control number 875675300

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