Administrative/Technical Specialist

What you would do

• Award and administer a wide range of contract and financial assistance actions.
• Manage contract formation, solicitations, negotiations, cost and price analysis, and close-out.
• Administer contracts through close-out, making sure both sides follow contract terms.
• Interpret regulations and policies set by higher organizational levels.

Do you qualify for NT-5?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12) level, in federal or private or public sector work. Specialized experience means working as a professional contract specialist who handles awards, cost analysis, negotiations, solicitations and close-outs for construction, architecture, or engineering projects.

With education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can qualify you. This requirement applies to people entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000, but some current DoD civilians and military members are exempt.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, plus Continuous Learning points

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than 2 pages that is legible
• Resume showing employer, start and end dates (month/year), and hours per week if less than full time
• Resume showing pay plan, series and grade for any federal experience
• Copy of any professional membership, license, certificate or credential you claim
• Official or unofficial transcripts, or a list of courses with grades and dates, if you use education to qualify
• Copy of your degree if specific coursework does not need to be verified
• DD-214 or VA letter if you claim veterans' preference
• Statement of service on command letterhead if you are on active duty

How you will be rated: HR reviews your resume against the listed qualifications and rates you on what it shows, along with your supporting documents. If you overstate your qualifications or experience, you may be found ineligible, and missing or unclear information can lower your rating or remove you from consideration. Qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, who may hold interviews.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must show dates (month/year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade for each federal job.
• If you use a bachelor's degree to qualify, include transcripts or a degree copy.
• Keep your resume to 2 pages or less and make sure it is easy to read.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: A relocation incentive may be authorized, but PCS (permanent change of station) moving costs are not authorized. Recruitment, relocation or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
• Must pass the E-Verify employment check
• Retired military members may be restricted for 180 days after retirement under 5 U.S.C. 3326
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance (Secret) before starting
• DAWIA certification and Continuous Learning points within set timeframes
• May travel within the U.S. and overseas, including remote or isolated sites
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for long periods
• Tentative offer can be withdrawn if pre-employment requirements are not met

Job details

Salary

$121,785 – $187,093 per year

Pay scale and grade

NT-5 · NT

Location

Indian Head, Maryland

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

DE-13104236-27-GEB