The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Missile Defense Agency.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the NH-1102-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as Deputy Director for Contracting for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Key member of the leadership team and share in the management of the entire organization responsible for accomplishing organizational goals to include overall mission support, resource utilization, manpower and personnel issues, operational and administrative services, managerial services, contract oversight, policy, contract system support and operations. Serve as first line supervisor to Component Program Directors of Contracts responsible for accomplishing the overall planning, directing, and coordinating of the contract planning, solicitation, pricing, negotiation, execution, and management functions in support of MDA's Missile Defense System (MDS) research, development, test and evaluation; science and technology; systems integration and engineering; and professional support services. Review negotiation strategies on major procurements and provide direction and guidance as required on a variety of contracts, special purpose contracts and agreements (basic agreement, indefinite delivery contracts, letter contracts, time and materials, and labor contract). Review accomplishments of the organization for technical adequacy, progress, consistency and compliance with policies, procedures, directive, etc. Work with industry, the services, and other agencies, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Congress on procurement policy issues. Direct, coordinate, and/or oversee work through subordinate supervisors (Component Program Directors of Contracts). Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations and advises management officials of higher rank.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment/Relocation - Relocation/recruitment incentive up to $10K may be approved unless regulatory or statutory rules prevail. SLRP may be authorized, per our MDA guidance Fiscal Year 2023 Student Loan Repayment Program Guidance.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible; this position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• May be required to successfully complete a Supervisory probationary period.
• Pre-employment urinalysis testing and random testing required.
• Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting Professional certification within required timeframes
• Must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 36 months of entry into position.
• Must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience providing senior level technical oversight of procurement laws, rules, regulations, and decisions on contractual actions. Experience supervising supervisors, evaluating performance, conducting interviews, and recommending disciplinary action. Experience evaluating acquisition programs and recommending contracting solutions and/or alternatives to complex requirements and challenges. 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). 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102, series as listed below: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/500066p.PDF?ver=8uLQi55jR6NBmspg1dirzg%3d%3d A. I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. I have included my transcript with my application. OR B. I have served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold on or before September 30, 2000. This exception does not apply to new hires into an 1102 position. I have listed this experience in my resume. OR C. I have served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000. This exception does not apply to new hires into an 1102 position. I have listed this experience in my resume. OR D. I am enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking employment within DoD as an 1102. This exception does not apply to new hires into an 1102 position. I have listed this experience in my resume.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]