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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Contracting Specialist

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in Virginia
Target MOS/ratings
Air Force: 6C0X1 and maybe 64PX Navy: SK or Supply Officer Army: 51C/ (FA) 51C

About the program

The CISA Contracting Office is responsible for procurement and administration of all non-classified contracts and agreements) for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As a member of the team, you will work directly with and support pre and post award procurement functions for actions above and below the SAT, with an emphasis on identification of commercial solutions. This opportunity will be for a minimum of 60 days, maximum of 180 days, and will expose the selectee to a broad spectrum of activities associated with the support functions of the team. This position provides the selectee with the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of administrative and programmatic opportunities.

Jobs this program prepares you for

• Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.• Prepare solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation.• Develop solicitations and evaluate responses. Compile complete bidders' list from qualified applications, knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, Small Business Administration, or other sources.• Formulates negotiation objectives and negotiate contracts for hardware or services • Perform cost analysis to assist with determining acceptability of technical proposals prior to conducting reward surveys for determining responsibility of prospective contractor.• Reviews solicitation and award packages for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review. • Use primarily firm fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts when historical and precedent data are available• Performs contract administration functions until final delivery and payments are completed and contracts are closed and retired.

Eligibility & prerequisites

• Secret Clearance (minimum) requiredREQUIRED (MUST HAVE) Certification and Education: • DAWIA Contracting (Professional)/ FAC-C (Professional)• 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.Contracting Functional Area Certifications in any of the following areas:• Agile Acquisition or DITAP certification• Contract Administration• Cost and Price• Cyber/IT Contracting• Data Analytics/Literacy• Operational Contracting• Services ContractingOversight/review experienceTeam lead/supervisor experience

TO APPLY: 1️⃣ Generate a HIGHLY tailored resume that showcases complex pre/post‑award work, commercial solutions, negotiation, cost/price analysis, and any oversight/team‑lead experience to prove you meet the requirements2️⃣ Title the email CISA Contracting SkillBridge – GS 13/143️⃣ Include your SkillBridge start/end dates and a copy of your Schedule A letter in the email!4️⃣ Send it to military@cisa.dhs.gov

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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