About the Position: This position is part of the US Army MICC, Installation Readiness Center (IRC), Fort Sam Houston, TX IRC Vision: Deliver best in class contracting effects optimizing support for our customers with unmatched savings and efficiency. IRC Mission: The IRC shall award new and follow-on contracts in support of base operations and food service requirements that support mission partners' readiness priorities in a standardized, cost efficient and responsive manner.

Duties

Review procurement actions for complex equipment and services to assure completeness. Formulate the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement in compliance with socioeconomic programs. Respond to inquiries, including formal protests and Congressional inquiries from interested parties. Utilize a contracting database to input contract requirements, clauses and specifications onto appropriate automated documents and forms. Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports, making periodic visits to work sites, detecting and correcting labor standard violations. Take appropriate action to expedite delivery or performance when required by changes in mission requirements, defective specifications, or changes in local conditions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450, pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of Occasional Travel 25% or less of the time.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty in accordance with the DoDI 5000.66, change 3.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 All applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education. College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded. This vacancy is a career ladder position, it may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-12 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist at the GS-11 and/or GS-12 grade level(s): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are 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) you are 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: To Qualify at the GS-11 Level; in addition to meeting the basic requirement above. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Performing aspects of the procurement cycle such as formal advertising, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution, administration of supplies, equipment, services, construction and/or special assigned programs; AND 2.) Performing pre-award or post award procedures to plan and conduct the contracting process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). -OR- Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) To Qualify at the GS-12 Level; in addition to meeting the basic requirement above. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Performed pre-award or post-award contracting functions; AND 2.) Contract management including contract formation, solicitation, negotiations, cost and price analysis, award, contract administration, termination, and/or close-outs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. GS-11 - 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). GS-12 - 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailCommunicationsContract ManagementContracting/Procurement

Education

All applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education. College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded.

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 AD-APF-W6QM46 MISSION AND INSTALLATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk