About the Position: The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, headquartered in North Chicago, IL, is a jointly staffed command, staffed by representatives of all branches of the Armed Forces. The command, through its 67 military processing locations (Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)/Remote Processing Stations (RPS)), determines whether applicants are qualified for enlistment based on standards set by each of the services.

Duties

Serves as Contract Officer Representative (COR) on a variety of contracts and/or task orders on all phases of the contract life cycle for USMEPCOM and subordinate units. Utilizes knowledge of federal procurement and/or contract administration procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) law. Apply data collection techniques to identify data trends to recommend changes in operating procedures and to provide advice to the supervisor. Extract and studies necessary data to prepare various forms and reports relative to the management, administration, and oversight for requirement and procurement management. Facilitate, coordinate, develop, and manage the lifecycle of all command requirements that result in the procurement of services; coordinates for purposes of governance and oversight Command requirements for supplies and construction. Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders, servicing acquisition authorities, and customers. Fosters a work environment of transparency and cooperation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Evaluating documentation for consistency with policies, guidelines, directives, and procedures; AND Participating in program planning and business process improvement or project management teams; AND Composing written presentations and presenting them to senior level management, customers, or other stakeholders. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationWritten Communication 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-11).

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W37NAA HQ US MEPCOM DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk