In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. This position has an individual occupational requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist, NH-04: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) experience developing acquisition plans/strategies to ensure organizational objectives are met; and (2) conducting source selection procedures; and (3) Advising personnel on acquisition regulations and/or contract execution; and (4) Performing post award contract functions.