This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior contract specialist responsible for all aspects of pre-award and/or post awards function, and be responsible for a full range of planning, directing, and administering complex and major acquisitions. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
As a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serving as a contracting officer with limited or unlimited signature authority for pre award and/or post award of large dollar value complex and/or sensitive contracts. Serving as a primary consultant regarding acquisition functions that encompass the planning, execution, administration and termination of complex and sensitive contracts.
Using cost/price analysis techniques sufficient to negotiate contractor proposals and developing documentation to substantiate Government positions. Developing contractual terms and conditions, and to serve as a contractual authority and advisor. Performing contract administration functions such as verifying evidence of contractor's performance, negotiating modifications, issuing termination notices, reviewing contract claims and conducting contract closeouts.
Providing guidance to lower graded specialists, program offices and fi eld offices regarding all aspects of DHS procurements. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section.
If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
Special Instructions for 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 a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.
accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
lam.nguyen2@hq.dhs.gov · 202-794-4632
This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $138595 – $180178/yr.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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