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

Serves as Contract Specialist for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The primary purpose of this position is to perform pre-award and post-award contracting actions, including price/cost analysis, negotiations, and administration for construction, Architect-Engineer (A-E), and service requirements. May be cross-trained or temporarily resigned in any branch within the Contracting Division to meet the needs of the organization. Position responsibilities include: Perform pre and post-award contracting functions including acquisition planning, market research, price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration. Procure equipment, supplies or services through formal advertising and negotiation techniques. Review purchase requests and other documentation for accuracy and completeness, to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Monitor contractor performance Perform cradle to grave functions of a contract specialist for equipment, supplies and services to include but not limited to Pre-Award, Contract Administration, Contract Modification, prepare Contract Award Packages. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
• Must meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System by the announcement closing date or exempt from registration.
• Appointment is subject to successful E-Verify check. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, based on a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical Requirements: Work is mostly sedentary but there will be some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending or sitting. There are no special physical demands for this position.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire as a condition of employment.

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. AND A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. OR Have served in an 1102 position or as a service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000.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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, 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). 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Use innovative techniques to develop contractual arrangements. Use tools such as price/cost analysis, source selection evaluation, and performance criteria to commit to multi-year contracts. Negotiate acquisitions and ensuring all special requirements and clauses are included within the award. Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No, DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible:Yes

Education

You may not use education to qualify.

Education for this position must be from an accredited school or educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and a copy of your transcript is required as part of your application package. For the application process, unofficial transcripts are acceptable if they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. If selected, you must provide an official transcript before we set your entrance on duty date.

Foreign Education. If education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, 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 show that a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Contacts

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