Supervisory Contract Specialist

01Basic Requirements

This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: You must meet all requirements listed below; unless you are covered by an exception: A.

Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. AND B.

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.

This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D.

Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.

With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.

AND To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience may include the following: Leading high-dollar, complex acquisitions for mission-critical programs; developing acquisition strategies; advising source selections; negotiating major contracts; and administering high-risk procurements in accordance with the FAR and agency supplements. Supervising and developing dispersed contracting teams; prioritizing workloads, overseeing complex procurements, managing performance, and executing key human-capital responsibilities.

Advising senior executives and external stakeholders on acquisition strategy, procurement risk, and milestone execution; delivering executive briefings; translating complex FAR requirements; and representing the agency in high-stakes negotiations. Establishing acquisition procedures and internal controls; conducting procurement reviews and quality assurance audits; identifying compliance risks; implementing corrective actions; and providing authoritative FAR guidance to contracting personnel.

Aligning complex acquisition programs with agency priorities; advancing category management, small business utilization, domestic sourcing, supply-chain risk management, and procurement modernization to reduce lead times, improve lifecycle value, and deliver mission outcomes. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

As an Supervisory Contract Specialist, you will serve as the Deputy Chief of the Contracting Office and be responsible for all aspects of the LOG-9 Division, which includes contacting for over 5000 transactions annually, the administration and award of a contract portfolio valued in excess of in excess $400M annually. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Supervises geographically dispersed acquisition staff managing a $400M+ portfolio, directing workload, evaluations, employee relations, and personnel management. Provides executive oversight for full lifecycle acquisition actions-encompassing planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration-ensuring statutory compliance, procedural integrity, and rigorous quality assurance.

Delivers critical acquisition and budgetary insights to guide executive decision-making and represents the Coast Guard across Departmental, Congressional, and interagency proceedings. Manages acquisition financial planning, funds control, and budget execution across high-value contracting portfolios, ensuring compliance with federal appropriations law.

Solves critical operational contracting challenges, mitigating programmatic vulnerabilities and resolving complex contractor claims before escalation to formal litigation. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Applicants must possess one of the following: Possession of a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification OR Legacy FAC-C Level III Certification OR Completion of DoD Contracting Professional Certification and/or a most recent Defense Acquisition University (DAU)/ FAI Cornerstone on Demand Continuous Learning Individual Progress Dashboard.

Applicants with a DoD Contracting Professional Certification must possess an active DoD Contracting Professional Certification and attach a copy of the certificate. Applicants must maintain FAC-C Professional certification throughout employment.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information