GS-1102

Contracting

Performs contract specialist work including acquisition planning, contract negotiation, and contract administration.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15📁1100

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1102

Contracting Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements (GS-5 through GS-12):

Bachelor's degree in any field, OR
24+ semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization/management

GS-13 and Above:

4+ years contracting or related experience (minimum 1 year specialized at next lower level)
Bachelor's degree with 24+ semester hours in relevant business fields
Completion of mandatory agency contracting training

Superior Academic Achievement: Qualifies directly for GS-7 positions.

🎖️Tips for Veterans

✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
✓Veterans preference: Claim your 5 or 10-point preference.
✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-1102

Army51C

★★★★★Match

Acquisition, Logistics & Technology Contracting

Direct career path. FAR knowledge and contracting experience highly valued.

Skills:

Contract AdministrationProcurementFAR/DFAR KnowledgeNegotiations

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11GS-12

Air Force6C0X1

★★★★★Match

Contracting

Excellent preparation. Air Force contracting training is comprehensive.

Skills:

Contract ManagementSource SelectionPrice Analysis

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11GS-12

Coast GuardSK

★★★★★Match

Storekeeper

Contract Specialist path for procurement-focused roles.

Skills:

ContractingProcurementAcquisition

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Develop acquisition strategies
•Prepare solicitations and contracts
•Evaluate proposals and bids
•Negotiate contract terms
•Administer contracts
•Ensure regulatory compliance

🎯Key Competencies

Acquisition Planning

Ability to develop acquisition strategies and plans.

Contract Negotiation

Skill in negotiating contract terms and pricing.

FAR Knowledge

Expert understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Cost/Price Analysis

Ability to analyze contractor proposals and pricing.

Contract Administration

Skill in managing contracts and monitoring performance.

Source Selection

Ability to evaluate proposals and select contractors.

Problem Resolution

Skill in resolving contract disputes and issues.

Communication

Ability to communicate with contractors, program offices, and leadership.

🔑Resume Keywords

Administer contractsContractingDevelop acquisition strategiesEnsure regulatory complianceEvaluate proposals and bidsNegotiate contract termsPrepare solicitations and contracts

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