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Contract Specialist GS-1102-11 (65360)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 08/18/2026
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 09/01/2026
  • Announcement Type:
    • Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp / Not DHA)
  • Position Type:
    • Permanent
  • Position Title:
    • Contract Specialist
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 1102
  • Grade:
    • 11
  • USACE Organization :
    • Northwestern Division (NWD) - Kansas City District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Kansas City, MO
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • Duties:
      • Serve as contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award actions, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, administration for services, construction, MILCON, supply, and Architect-Engineer (A-E) requirements.
      • Prepares solicitation/amendment documents incorporating provisions such as cost or pricing data, government furnished property, and payment provisions as required.
      • Prepares required determinations and findings, formal and informal acquisition plans and strategies, and other preaward documents in assembly of the solicitation.
      • Responsible for contract management on assigned contracts during the post award phase of the procurement cycle.
      • Monitor contractor performance through verbal conversations, correspondence, reports review of payment vouchers, and periodic visits to the contractor's facility or work site.

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • SHIFT WORK: Less than 50%

      TRAVEL/TDY: 15%

      DAWIA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
    • GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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