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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

$142,488 a year
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Arlington Full-day Full-time

Description:

This position is part of the Contract Management Office (CMO) and the incumbent, a warranted contracting officer, is responsible for a variety of acquisition and assistance related elements reaching primarily across the full range of research and development contracting, but also including services acquisitions, international contracting and other unique DARPA contracting situations in support of DARPA's mission.

Requirements:

  • Experienced, warranted Contracting Officers interested in working the highest priority requirements in a high tempo, dynamic environment.
  • Innovative self-starter and problem solver
  • Empowered and expected to work in close partnership with supported program managers and other functionals, singularly focused on delivering capability to the warfighter ("Speed with Discipline").

You may qualify at the GS-1102-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

GS-14 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS -13) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector). Experience establishing acquisition strategy, awarding and administering complex research and development, services, or systems contracts. Experience with pre-award planning, negotiation, awarding and administering other unique and innovative award instruments such as, procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and other transactions.

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1102 series:

A. Earned a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degree;
OR
B. A current or former civilian in DoD, 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.
OR
C. A current or former military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the DoD basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf for DoD qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS section of this announcement by the close of this announcement.

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.
Sep 2, 2025;   from: usajobs.gov

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