Serves as the Contract Specialist in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is responsible for a full range of pre and post award contracting actions in support of DeCA's Mission.

Duties

Perform duties of contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award contracting functions, including acquisition planning market surveys, price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration of contracts. Review requests for procurement of complex items, analyzes the requirement, determines the most suitable method of acquisition, prepares acquisition plans, and associated documentation. Interpret contract provisions for contractors and for officials of the agency, and provides appropriate advice and guidance, negotiates contract modifications, prepares supplemental agreements, novation agreements, and other contractual documents. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Have salary paid through direct deposit.

Qualifications

In accordance with Contracting Series Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ , to qualify for this position you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 grade level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be at GS-11 or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Volunteer Experience: Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Apply the application of Federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and general business practices to buy and sell goods and services in support of the mission. Use innovative techniques to develop contractual arrangements. Negotiate acquisitions and ensuring all special requirements and clauses are included within the award. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Obligated Position: Yes Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No, DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The administrative duties are performed in an office-like setting involving everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting and training rooms, etc. The office work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.Assessments, surveys, or reviews at various facilities involve exposure to a wide variety of working elements both indoors and outsides, such as high noise levels, high temperatures in confined spaces, and adverse weather conditions. The incumbent may be required to use personal protective equipment, masks, regulators, and exposure suits in the performance of fieldwork duties. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No

Education

Foreign Education. When using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to qualify, you must show a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or that a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. You must include a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing in your application package (required document).

You may not use education to qualify, however transcripts are required for verification of the Individual Occupational Requirement.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 E Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801-1800 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]