Salaries may vary depending on duty location. Drivers license may be required. Training is designed to develop experience and progressively increase technical competency in the background, concepts, techniques, philosophy, and scope of acquisition programs, operations, and activities. Work assignments involve performing a variety of standardized tasks relating to contract administration. Upon successful completion of training and meeting of eligibility requirements of the higher grade, may be promoted non-competitively.
Initial training covers orientation and training assignments in contract administration.
Attends required formal training as outlined in the DAIP Program Guide. Studies the provisions and intent of various types of contracts and contractual documents, as well as, any binding regulations and directives issued by higher authority. Visits contractor facilities with higher-grade specialist to ascertain the manner in which the contract is being fulfilled. Observes conferences with contractor personnel and learns how to adjust or clarify conflicting interpretations of the contract and ensure the interests of the government are adequately protected and the contractor receives what is justly due under the terms of the contract. Presents factual information to the contractor and buying activity in response to questions concerning the contract.