Supervisory Contract Specialist

Summary This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Division Chief assigned to provide contracting support to a Program(s) assigned to the Missile Defense Agency. Directly supporting the Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO), by executing acquisition and procurement strategies for the assigned MDA programs. Learn more about this agency Duties Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Kirtland AFB, NM Location: $127,141 to $194,417 (includes 18.33% locality) For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $129,096 to $197,200 (includes 20.15% locality) For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $130,987 to $197,200 (includes 21.91% locality) For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $143,913-$197,200 (includes 33.94% locality) This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the NH-1102-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Has ultimate responsibility for effective and successful execution of the acquisition and contracting mission. Planning, organizing, and directing contracting and other business management activities to deliver rapid response capabilities for classified and unclassified programs and eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks in contract execution, promoting team building, and improving business practices. Providing oversight and guidance in support of MDA's Missile Defense System (MDS) research, development, test and evaluation; science and technology; systems integration and engineering; and professional support services for complex, large-scale, long-term multi-million-dollar contracts. Exercising independent judgment in rendering decisions and making recommendations affecting all aspects of procurement for mission accomplishment. Resolving problems on diverse, innovative and complex procurement issues across functional and organizational boundaries where no established practices or precedents may be available to assist. Operating in a risk tolerant environment but assessing risk and potential solutions offered by various innovative acquisition strategies. Implementing broad policy, direction, regulation, and long-range plans established by higher authority for contracting and acquisition related issues ensuring streamlined policy, practices, and procedures are in place to expedite the fielding of capabilities. Ascertaining facts and obtaining responses from appropriate activities to reply to inquiries from senior leaders, other staff offices, Congress, OSD, DA, and industry. Adapting and interpreting policy and legal guidance within span of authority to ensure a uniform and balanced procurement program that takes appropriate risks to achieve outcomes at a faster pace. Conducting acquisition planning and determining contractual strategy to be used in the acquisition of a specific program element. Overseeing the efforts of contracting, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in the execution of the mission which may include executing grants, SBIR/STTRs, cooperative agreements, and other transactions as well as traditional contracting instruments. Leading a team of contracting professionals in the procurement of highly specialized research and development requirements for programs/activities and overseeing training needs for their professional development. Overseeing the work of employees and plans work to be accomplished in the most efficient manner possible. Making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors and evaluate subordinate supervisors. Hearing and resolving group grievances or serious employee complaints and reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions. Developing networks and building alliances with customer organizations to achieve collaboration across organizational boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is situationally telework eligible. Supervisory Probationary Period: May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance This is an acquisition position coded Foundational (Contracting Professional) in Contracting. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 36 months of entry into position. Must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Providing technical oversight of procurement laws, rules, regulations, and decisions on contractual actions. Supervising subordinates, evaluating performance, conducting interviews, and recommending disciplinary action. Evaluating acquisition programs and recommending contracting solutions and/or alternatives to complex requirements and challenges. Applying independent judgment in environments where little precedent exists. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102, series as listed below: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/500066p.PDF?ver=8uLQi55jR6NBmspg1dirzg%3d%3d A. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR This requirement does not apply new hires into an 1102 position to a DoD civilian employee or Service member who: B. Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold on or before September 30, 2000. This exception does not apply to new hires into an 1102 position. OR C. Served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000. OR D. Is an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking employment within DoD as an 1102. NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Foundational/Professional in Contracting Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. 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