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 organizations within Contracts and Strategic Sourcing (NSS); Supply Chain Services (NS); Chief Administrative Office (N).A successful candidate in the Contract Specialist position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior contract specialists, management, and other staff members.SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in one of the organizations within Contracts and Strategic Sourcing (NSS); Supply Chain Services (NS); Chief Administrative Office (N).A successful candidate in the Contract Specialist position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior contract specialists, management, and other staff members.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/02/2025 to 09/13/2025 Salary$105,932 to - $147,615 per yearSalary will be set based upon the selectee's official duty station. Pay scale & grade GS 13LocationsFew 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-47453-12787525-DH Control number 844811600This 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:
Develop procurement objectives in terms of competition and price range.
Construct the contractual vehicle including use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies, and similar considerations.
Serve as the Senior Contracting Specialist assigning workload, reviewing contract solicitations before releasing, and performing contract reviews when called upon to do so.
Procure a variety of products and/or services within the BPA using multiple contract types in which little or no contractual precedent exists.
Develop new or innovative acquisition plans, source selection plans, and contract terms, conditions, or financial arrangements that may serve as models for future major system acquisitions.
Perform detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals, and makes competitive determinations.
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.
This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT: 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-year's 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.ANDB. 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.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.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.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-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) developing innovative contract strategies for procuring complex services in compliance with applicable procurement regulations and contracting principles; 2) leading the preparation of solicitation documents, analysis of proposals, and negotiations with potential contractors; and 3) monitoring contract performance and evaluating vendors to continuously supply the best and most cost-efficient solutions possible for client organizations."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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