Contract Specialist at Defense Logistics Agency

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Employer: Defense Logistics Agency

Expires: 05/09/2020

DutiesSummaryAs a Contract Specialist GS-1102-07, selected applicants will serve in an entry-level position in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively more responsible Contract Specialist functions, along with on-the-job (OJT) training.ResponsibilitiesAs a Contract Specialist GS-1102-07 your duties generally will be performed in a developmental capacity under the guidance of a higher graded specialist or supervisor and will include, but may not be limited to:Procuring items awarded through formal advertising and/or through use of negotiation techniquesReviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documentsConsidering financial responsibility of suppliers by evaluating contract performance on previous contractsReviewing solicitations and amendments for adequacy and completenessMonitoring vendor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of the awar