Contract Administrator
Defense Contract Management Agency · Department of Defense
This job in plain English
The Defense Contract Management Agency is hiring a Contract Administrator to manage government contracts, grants and agreements for one or more contractors. Positions are open in Port Hueneme, CA; Weston, FL; Grand Rapids, MI; Whitehall, OH; and Hill AFB, UT. It is a full-time permanent job filled under Direct Hire Authority, requires a Secret clearance, and may close early after 150 applications.
It may close early. This job may close once 150 applications are received, which can happen before the closing date.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Open to U.S. citizens. The agency clarifies that the announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.
What you would do
- Administer assigned government contracts, grants and agreements for contractors.
- Review new contracts to make sure all required clauses are included.
- Monitor contractor performance, delivery schedules and payment terms.
- Coordinate with buying offices on contractor requests for waivers or deviations.
- Perform final closeout of assigned contracts once deliveries and reports are resolved.
- Handle funds cancellation, funds reconciliation and contract financing approvals.
Do you qualify for GS-11?
With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent to qualify at GS-11. Examples include helping review contract requirements and clauses, taking part in contract negotiations or modifications, analyzing progress reports, and resolving incomplete or conflicting contract data.
With education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, unless you are a current DoD civilian or military member who held a contracting position with authority over contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000. Education can replace specialized experience only with 3 full academic years of progressively higher graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- DoD Acquisition Contracting (C) Professional Foundational certification, obtained within required timeframes
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of no more than two pages showing work schedule, hours per week, employment dates and duties
- College transcripts with your name, school, course list, credits and degree date (unofficial copies accepted at application)
- Responses to the online questionnaire
- Other supporting documents listed on the USAJOBS supporting documents page
How you will be rated: Your application is checked for basic eligibility and whether your experience meets the basic requirements, and qualified applicants go to the selecting official. The rule of three, veterans' preference and traditional ranking do not apply to this vacancy. Missing documents, a resume over two pages or other errors can make your application incomplete or remove you from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.
- Show your work schedule, hours per week and exact employment dates for each job on your resume.
- Submit transcripts with your name, school, course list, credits and degree date, since they are required.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Tour of duty is flexible. Occasional travel may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizen
- Non-critical sensitive position with Secret access
- Favorable suitability or fitness determination required
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59
- Financial disclosure required
- Possible trial or probationary period
- 80 Continuous Learning Points every 2 years after selection
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $74,768 – $113,185 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-11 · General Schedule
- Locations
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- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Whitehall, Ohio
- Weston, Florida
- Hill AFB, Utah
- Port Hueneme, California
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Contracting (1102)
- Announcement
- DCMA-POGSS-27-13103982-DH
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