About the Position: Performs as a Division Contract Specialist executing the full range of contracts and contracting activities from the simplest to the most complex. This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades 12 and 13 under the General Schedule (GS) system.

Duties

Performs duties that are extensive and require the cross-utilization of skills and knowledge in the series specialization areas of contracting, contract administration, contract termination officer, contract price analyst. Makes corrections, revisions or complete reformation of any contractual document which should be changed to comply with the law, regulations, directives or policy statements expressed by higher authority. Performs procurement planning. Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts and related schedules. Serves as advisor to requiring activities in procurement planning meetings. Serves as a contract negotiator.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires submission of the Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• The incumbent must be able to qualify for a contracting officer's warrant, authorizing signature and the full range of responsibilities that accompany contracting officer duties.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 Education Requirement for 1102 Series: Degree: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if A) You 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the NH-02/GS-11 grade/level which includes:1) Performing Pre-Award and Post-Award functions to include; preparing Request for Proposals (RFP)/Request for Quotes/Request for Task Order Proposals. 2) Identifying appropriate contract type/method for the product or service being procured; 3) Preparing contract modifications and 4) Preparing required contract documentation such as: Market Research, Determination and Findings (D&F), DD Form 2579, Statements of Work (SOW)/Statement of Objectives (SOO)/Performance Work Statements (PWS), Performance Metrics, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, Justifications and Approvals (J&As) for limited competition/sole source procurements, Acquisition Strategies/Plans, Cost/Price Analysis Documentation, Source Selection Decision Documents, and contract modification justifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application WILL NOT be considered. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementPlanning and Evaluating

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-W45VAA ARMY SPEC OP CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk