About the Position: Serves as a Lead Contract Specialist in the Contracting Directorate, performing as both technical expert and team leader for pre-award and post award functions. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center is located in Huntsville Alabama a high-tech city nestled between the edge of the Appalachian Mountains in North Alabama and the Tennessee River. Multiple positions within the Huntsville Center may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

Plans and develops the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Develops a negotiation position, determines contract type and negotiation authority and prepares justification for negotiation position and other requirements. Advise customers in all phases of the acquisition process including, but not limited to, contracting method, solicitation of proposals/bids, evaluation of proposals/bids, negotiation of contracts, price and/or cost analysis, contract award, etc. Direct the full range of contract administration actions required for the acquisition program, including contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation/resolution of contractor delays, contractor appraisal, etc. Trains, mentors, manages workload and leads assigned staff, by delegating tasks, reviewing work and having an overall understanding of the status of all actions assigned to them. Evaluates methods to improve team efficiency/work products and informs management of performance issues to recommend/request action. Approves up to 8 hours of leave. Conducts employee counseling on routine performance or behavior issues. Performs up to 25% supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Completion of mandatory Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time..
• This position requires a pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized 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 Lead Contract Specialist: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. Exemption: I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am either (A) 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) I am a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 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 at the GS12 grade level or equivalent which includes work that involves contract negotiations; serving as the principal contracting advisor; resolving issues and/or problems associated with contract administration; performing pre-award activities; making contract modifications; and responding to queries on procedures, policies, directives, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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: Acquisition StrategyContract AdministrationContract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementInfluencing/Negotiating 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

Contacts

• Address BK-APF-W2V6AA USA ENGR & SUP CENTER, HUNTSVILLE DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]