CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior warranted Contracting Officer and team leader over other contract specialists for US Army Special Operations Command Aviation Technology located at Fort Eustis, VA. Duties Complete pre and post award functions for the administration of contracts for acquisition programs. Performs or leads other specialists in the performance of pre-award contracting functions which require the use of fixed-price, cost reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods. Exercises broad and unlimited expert judgment on pre-contract negotiations, modification to existing contracts and/or approval of contract termination proceedings. Formulates negotiation strategy, to include preparation, coordination, and execution of Business Clearance Memoranda which detail the terms, conditions, and pricing strategy for negotiations. Prepares responses to congressional inquiries, processes protests after award, and processes claims and the resolution of such claims and protests. Requirements Conditions of employment The incumbent of this position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information Access. The incumbent of this position is required to submit pre-employment financial statement disclosure (OGE 450) and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. This is a drug testing designated position. Incumbent must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to the appointment and periodically thereafter. This position may be required to work overtime, to include other than normal duty hours, such as evenings and weekends. This position is designated as emergency-essential (E-E). This position requires incumbent to pass an physical examinations annually. This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4. This position requires a 3 year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement. 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 1102 Series: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (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 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. 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 see above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience Required: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Performing pre-award or post-award procurement functions involving complex contracts. (2) Negotiating contract prices, terms and conditions to evaluate cost analysis. (3) Implementing contractual regulatory guidance and processes for the procurement of goods and services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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-12). 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. 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 (OGE450) 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. This is a Contracting Career Field (CF) position. Incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises and training. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. 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 position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time. This position requires certification per Federal Acquisition Regulations and its supplements necessary to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer Warrant up to Unlimited within 36 months per DoDI 5000.66, change 3. Selectees must sign an AAC written tenure agreement to remain in the Federal service in this position for at least three years. Selectees must meet the position requirements for Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/.)Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil/. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.