The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Contracting Division will host a virtual career fair Aug. 1 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The meeting will include a discussion about a day in the life of a developmental contract specialist and a question-and-answer session with prospective employees.
This career fair is designed specifically to discuss Direct Hire Authority (DHA) positions at the Norfolk District within Contracting Series, 1102. For information about the basic requirements of this series, applicants may refer to the Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/. In addition to those basic requirements, to qualify for this position there are additional qualifications for each pay-grade which can be found in the DHA Public Notice.
The responsibilities/duties of a Contract Specialist include:
- Performs pre-award contracting functions to procure large, highly complex construction projects, programs, or services.
- Determines method of procurement, milestones, acquisition plan and type of contract.
- Conducts market research to analyze contractor technical and financial capability to satisfy requirements.
- Prepares solicitation and conducts pre-solicitation/pre-proposal conferences.
- Analyzes and evaluates findings contained in audit reports and supports recommendations with detailed analysis of each cost element.
- Conducts extensive negotiations during all phases of the procurement process.
- Performs post-award functions, ensuring that all post-award actions taken are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Executive Orders.
Applications packages will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 30. To apply, please provide your current resume (citing graduation date and degree) and official transcripts via email to: CENAO-recruit@usace.army.mil. All information should be submitted in PDF or Word format. Please ensure your email has the following subject line: “NAO-DHA-Contract Specialist -9905-24-003”. Application packages that are received after the closing date of July 30, do not contain resume, or are submitted in an unreadable format, will not be considered.
Meeting Information
The virtual career fair will take place on Microsoft Teams
on Aug. 1 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the following link:
Norfolk District Contracting Division Career Fair
Meeting ID: 993 728 264 923
Passcode: ffPhoR