About the Position: The Alaska District is seeking to fill a contract specialist position located in the Contracting Division. An ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction contracting or a background in award of Indefinite Delivery contracts. Possess an in depth knowledge of best value source selection, with a strong customer focus, ability to work with others and think critically.

Duties

This is a developmental position; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-11 grade level. At the full performance, GS-12, the incumbent will: Serves as Senior Contract Specialist and/or contracting officer for a Branch, responsible for pre-award and post-award functions, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration for a variety of contracts. Reviews requests for the procurement of complex equipment, services, and/or construction. Analyzes sealed bids or proposals for conformance with the solicitation. Assists contract administration offices in the administration of contracts, including performance of termination actions, until final delivery and payments are completed, and the contract is closed and retired. Provide technical advice, guidance and training to junior contract specialists in the division.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an Army Acquisition and Technology Workforce position. The employee must meet DoD 5000.52-M requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist: This position has a basic entry requirement. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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: Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting with pre- and/or post-award functions for construction and service contracts such as, but not limited to, architect/engineer (A&E) contracts, professional services contracts and/or environmental service contracts. 2) Assisting in the preparation of contract awards and contract modifications, performing/assisting with proposal analysis; and/or assisting with monitoring contractor's performance. 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. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) conducting pre- and/or post-award functions for construction and service contracts such, but not limited to, architect/engineer (A&E) contracts, professional services contracts and/or environmental service contracts. 2) Preparing contract awards and contract modifications, performing proposal analysis; and/or monitoring contractor's performance. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12, you must meet the specialized experience requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementInfluencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating 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). 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).

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 RM-W2SN04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Anchorage, AK 99506 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk