Contract Specialist Job Opportunity Announcement - closes March 27

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- Contract Specialists (full-time position)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting candidates for the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) for Contract Specialists, an entry-level acquisition career development program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations, including this opportunity as a Contract Specialist.

We are seeking intelligent and energetic candidates to participate in the Acquisition Professional Career Program.   The major duties include:

• Reviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications/purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
• Evaluating bids or proposals for compliance with specifications/purchase descriptions and applicable clauses.
• Administering previously negotiated and formally advertised contracts;
• Monitoring progress of contractors; participating with higher level specialists in procurements using formal advertisement.
• Participating as a team member on an Acquisition Management Review Team or an equivalent assignment.

DHS has several openings for Acquisition Professional Career Contract Specialist, GS-1102-7, positions.  Candidates that gain entry into the program will experience rotational assignments in the Department’s acquisition program offices, such as: U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Transportation Security Administration.  In addition, program participants will developed into trained and experienced acquisition professionals.  This position has promotion potential to a GS-1102-12.  Federal careers offer a host of benefits such as: health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and much more.

We currently have one job announcement for Contract Specialist positions in several locations:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/494462400

·         Few vacancies - District of Columbia, DC

·         Few vacancies – Tucson, AZ

·         Few vacancies – San Diego, CA

·         Few vacancies – Indianapolis, IN

·         Few vacancies – Rio Grande City, TX

·         Few vacancies - Norfolk, VA

·         Few vacancies - Burlington, VT

Applications are due by March 27, 2018  - The announcement will close on March 27

You can visit our website at www.dhs.gov/acquisitioncareers and register to receive e-mail alerts and updates regarding the program.