A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.MENUFind your federal government jobKeywordsLocation or RemoteSearchContract SpecialistDepartment of EnergyBonneville Power AdministrationPrintShareSaveResumes limited to two pagesStarting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. ..SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in one of the organizational elements of the Contracts and Strategic Sourcing (NSS) organization, Supply Chain Services (NS), Chief Administrative Office (N).A successful candidate in the Contract Specialist position will be responsible for the full range of contract administration, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration for services, materials, equipment and/or construction.SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in one of the organizational elements of the Contracts and Strategic Sourcing (NSS) organization, Supply Chain Services (NS), Chief Administrative Office (N).A successful candidate in the Contract Specialist position will be responsible for the full range of contract administration, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration for services, materials, equipment and/or construction.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/02/2025 to 09/13/2025 Salary$89,083 to - $124,140 per yearSalary will be set based upon the selectee's official duty station. Pay scale & grade GS 12LocationsFew vacancies in the following locations:Portland, ORSpokane, WAVancouver, WARemote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series) Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNo Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-BPA-47445-12787488-DH Control number 844807700This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis is a Direct Hire Public Notice. DOE/BPA employees participating in either the OPM (Fork in the Road) or DOE Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) are not eligible to apply for this announcement.DutiesAs a Contract Specialist, you will:
Review requests for the procurement of complex equipment, services, and/or construction.
Analyze the requirement, recommend revisions to the statement of work or specifications as necessary, and decide on the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan.
Prepare solicitation documents incorporating provisions, such as cost price analysis standards, requirements for technical proposals with appropriate weighing factors, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, cost data requirements, and socioeconomic programs.
Negotiate with potential contractors. Award contracts within delegated contracting officer authority, or recommends award to higher level contracting officer on contracts outside delegated authority.
Assist contract administration offices in the administration of contracts, including performance of termination actions, until final delivery and payments are completed and the contract is closed and retired; or personally monitors contractor's performance.
Close out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals.
RequirementsConditions of employmentIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.Key Requirements:
You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Conditions of Employment:
Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
All newly employed BPA AWF members in the GS-1102 career series will be enrolled in the FAC-C certification program through FAITAS.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT:A. 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;-OR-B. 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.Exception: Employees in the GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 though 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified as GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through graded 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience as identified below.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) administering contracts requiring special handling provisions or specialized terms and conditions that may include technical equipment; 2) analyzing work requirements in order to draft, make amendments, or modifications to solicitations or executed contracts; and 3) negotiating with potential contractors or business partners to award contracts in the most effective manner."Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibilityEducationThis vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the . DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".Additional information
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