About the Position: Works under closer than normal supervision and works in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed at preparing the incumbent for the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties outlined in the aforementioned job description. This a term position and this position will not be made permanent.

Duties

Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Serves as COR and is responsible for planning, developing, writing, and reviewing statements of work and performance work statements, performance assessment plans, and technical evaluation plans for IT service contracts. Performs contract surveillance for IT service contracts through random sampling, planned sampling, and 100% inspections of completed work. Determines valid workload changes/recurring requirements brought about by changes in procedures/operations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period.
• The employee may be required to work over-time.
• The employee may be recalled to duty.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance.
• Position is subject to situational or ad hoc telework. Telework agreement required.

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)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule AReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in quality assurance surveillance of assigned Information Technology (IT) contracts to ensure compliance; and, monitoring and assessing contractor performance and progress to avoid or minimize delays. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-09). For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education: I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Planning and EvaluatingProject ManagementQuality Assurance 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-???????09).

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 EJ-APF-W4NHAA NETCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk