This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Contracting Specialist GS-07 full performance GS-11 developmental position with Mission Installation Contracting Command located in Fort Irwin, Ca.

Duties

Determines the sources to be solicited, prepares applicable determinations and findings, conducts preproposal conferences, receives and evaluates proposals in conjunction with price/cost analysts. Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement. Monitors contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule. Terminates contracts for default or convenience and negotiates settlements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. To qualify for GS-07 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting with the pre-award contracting process such as; developing solicitation packages and preparing justification and approvals; 2) Assisting in the review of contracting plans; and 3) Assisting with procuring supplies or services through advertising or negotiation methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05) OR One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Copy of transcripts must be attached) OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). To qualify for GS-09 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as; 1) Assisting with the review of performance records of propose contractors to determine their ability; 2) Assisting with selecting appropriate contract types that supports mission requirements; 3) Preparing determinations and findings as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07) .OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Copy of transcripts must be attached) To qualify for GS-11 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as; 1) Performing pre-award and post-award functions such as; price/cost analysis, contract negotiations, and administering for complex contracts; 2) Reviewing contracts for accuracy and conformity to policy and law; 3) Monitoring contractor performance to ensure they are in compliance with the completion schedule as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR 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. (Copy of transcripts must be attached) In addition to the experience, the following Basic education requirement must be met: 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 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) I am a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

Education

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-W6QM19 MICC-FT IRWIN DO NOT MAIL Fort Irwin, CA 92310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk