Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties As a senior Contract Specialist, assigned procurements normally will be of the highest dollar value, highest priority, and most complex, generally requiring production of major proprietary items. Assignments include but are not limited to a range of tank-automotive technical vehicle equipment from repair and replacement parts through complex vehicle systems. Procures services including development of software and data, overhaul and maintenance, facilities contracts and design and engineering efforts. Provide advice and assistance on all aspects relative to acquisition planning, policy, and procedural issues. Reviews purchase requirements to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable law and procurement regulations. Coordinates with the technical staffs and resolves any problems, ambiguities or inadequacies. Determines method or procurement and selects appropriate solicitation format independently or as a team leader. Selects contract type that best serves the Government's needs, based on consideration of such matters as urgency, realistic delivery schedules, adequacy of competition, competitive nature of technical data and/or production capacities and tooling. Exercises high level of judgment when evaluating prospective contractors' bids/offers for complex procurements which may lack definitive specifications. Documents the agreements, prepares negotiation memorandum, final contract terms and all support documentation for Contracting Officers signature. Performs all functions in processing protests, congressional inquiries, requests for relief, disputes, claims litigation, extraordinary actions, and reports for Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) and other cases. Determines contractor adherence to legal, production, and delivery requirements. Prepares and carries out necessary actions with regard to delinquencies, reports of material rejection, loss, destruction or damage to Government property, quality deficiency reports or any other non-conformance with contract requirements. Negotiates revised contract terms (price, delivery date, etc.) obtaining guidance from Legal counsel, the requesting activity, or contract termination experts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly. Must file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. Transcript must clearly show the degree was awarded/conferred, the date the degree was earned, and the name of the College/University. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency, OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series 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 which includes applying procurement techniques to negotiate competitive contracts, proposals, and/or claims; performing pre-award and/or post-award contracting functions involving complex contracts; determining method of procurement and selects appropriate solicitation format; monitoring the progress of contracts to assure compliance with the terms of the contract; developing acquisition plans; and performing all phases of the procurement cycle from initiation of the requirement through contract closeout or termination. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications
Contracting and Acquisition
Contracting/Procurement
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement. You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package Submission of transcripts is required regardless of whether or not you currently occupy or have in the past occupied a position requiring the same education. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: . Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Positions may be filled at either location. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. May require overtime work. This position may be eligible for regular and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Advanced In-hire will not be authorized. Advanced Leave Incentive will not be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is a Career Program (CP) 14 - Contracting position. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at . click apply for full job details