Contracting Specialists (CGD only)

The following is required training for all Level I Contracting (1102 and 1105 series) personnel.

10 Core Courses:

• Choose 1 of the following:
• CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements
• FCN 101 Contracting Basics
• CON 121 Contract Planning
• CON 124 Contract Execution
• CON 127 Contract Management
• FAC 023 Basic Contracting for GSA Schedules
• FAC 031 Small Business Programs
• CLC 057 Performance-Based Payment & Value of Cash Flow
• CLC 058 Introduction to Contract Pricing
• CON 170 Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis
• Choose 1 of the following:
• CON 090 FAR Fundamentals
• FCN 190 FAR Fundamentals

Basis for requirement: LCR 1-570 and 7-210, LCD 7-210.1
Experience: 1 year of contract work experience based on the Contract Specialist (GS-1102) Qualification Standard
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or 24 semester hours of business-related college courses
Course Owner: COO/CGD - Contact CGD for specific details.
 

The following is required training for all Level II Contracting (1102 and 1105 series) personnel.

8 Core Courses:

• CON 200 Business Decisions for Contracting
• CON 216 Legal Considerations in Contracting
• CLC 056 Analyzing Contract Costs
• CON 270 Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis
• CLC 051 Managing Government Property in the Possession of Contractors
• HBS 428 Negotiating
• CON 280 Source Selection and Administration of Service Contracts
• CON 290 Contract Administration & Negotiation Techniques in a Supply Environment

Plus all required Level 1 training
Basis for requirement: LCR 1-570 and 7-210, LCD 7-210.1
Experience: 2 years of contract work experience based on the Contract Specialist (GS-1102) Qualification Standard
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or 24 semester hours of business-related college courses
Course Owner: COO/CGD - Contact CGD for specific details.
 

The following is required training for all Level III Contracting (1102 and 1105 series) personnel.

2 Core Courses Plus 1 Elective:

• CON 360 Contracting for Decisions Makers
• Select an HBS module other than HBS 428
• Choose 1 of the following:
• 32 hours of electives*
• ACQ 265 Mission-Focused Services Acquisition
• ACQ 315 Understanding Industry
• ACQ 370 Acquisition Law
• CON 244 Construction Contracting 
• CON 252 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting Standards
• CON 370 Advanced Contract Pricing

Plus all required Level I and Level II training
Basis for requirement: LCR 1-570 and 7-210, LCD 7-210.1
Experience: 2 years of contract work experience based on the Contract Specialist (GS-1102) Qualification Standard
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or 24 semester hours of business-related college courses
Course Owner: COO/CGD - Contact CGD for specific details.