This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Army Contracting Command provides global contracting support to a diverse customer base in support of the Joint Warfighter.

Duties

Determine the method of purchase; existing contract, open market, Federal Supply schedules, etc. Prepare unilateral and bilateral modifications that may change place of performance, scope of work, period of performance, and other conditions in the contract. Monitor the entire purchasing process from receipt of purchase request to completion of the order/contract. Accomplish various administrative tasks including obtaining supplies and services such as equipment maintenance and repair, and file management to include personnel administration. Monitor office needs and equipment to schedule maintenance as required. Perform administrative work to include tracking and initiating personnel actions and inputs. This is a developmental position. Duties are written at the full performance grade level of GS-10.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position accordingly.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 for Purchasing Agent: Specialized Experience at the GS-07: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level GS-06 in the Federal services which includes 1) Assisting in screening purchasing requests; 2) Assisting in monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next/lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience at the GS-08: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level GS-07 in the Federal services which includes 1) Evaluating purchase requests; 2) Monitoring costs for services products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next/lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience at the GS-09: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level GS-08 in the Federal services which includes 1) Determining the appropriate method of purchase; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next/lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience at the GS-10: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level GS-09 in the Federal services which includes 1) Selecting the method of solicitation including the appropriate clauses and provisions; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; 3) Preparing awardee recommendations to send to Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next/lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6QK44 RDECOM CONTR CTR NATICK DO NOT MAIL Natick, MA 01760 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk