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Contract Specialist - Federal Acquisition Service - General Services Administration (GSA) - Remote

Contract Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Contract Specialist 
Opening and Closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 11/04/2022
Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year
Remote job: Yes
Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.
Work schedule: Full-time 

Summary
Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities.
We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  
We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Tacoma, WA and Washington, DC.
Who We Are Looking For: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.
Duties:
Contract Specialist: As the federal government’s premiere contracting agency, GSA is the ideal place for applicants interested in a contracting career. As a Contract Specialist, you will have opportunities to work on a host of contracts in various programs that support the entire federal government. Contract Specialists perform the full range of policy-related work, price analysis, cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination. Some examples of contracts include the Airline City Pairs Program, which provides negotiated airline rates to meet the government’s air travel needs; Emergency Management Services, which support disaster relief; and Environmental products and services, which support sustainability initiatives. Contract Specialists work in conjunction with Contracting Officers and play an integral role in GSA’s acquisitions.
Who We Are Looking For:  
Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:
  • Will graduate by June 30, 2023.
  • Will be available to start work in August 2023.
  • Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
  • Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)
Requirements 

Conditions of Employment 
  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:
  • Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training
  • Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final
  • Sign a participant agreement
  • This position may require both written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish languages
Qualifications
Education 
In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:
  • Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.
  • Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
  • Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
  • Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.
GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

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