About the Position: This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project. Serves as Lead Contract Specialist leading within the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Contracting Office. Grants/Agreements Officer warrant required to make acquisition decisions within assigned team and provide acquisition advice to offices within Research Laboratory.

Duties

Lead Contract Specialist responsible for executing contract actions for both pre-award and post-award requirements for non-FAR requirements. Evaluate methods to improve team efficiency/work products and informs management of performance issues to recommend/request action. Train, mentor, manage workload, and lead assigned staff, by delegating tasks, reviewing work, and having an overall understanding of the status of all actions assigned to them. Direct the full range of contract administration actions required for the acquisition program, including contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation/resolution of contractor delays, contractor appraisal, etc. Advise customers in all phases of the acquisition process including, but not limited to, contracting method, solicitation of proposals/bids, evaluation of proposals/bids, negotiation of contracts, price and/or cost analysis, contract award, etc. Conduct reviews of pre-award and post-award contractual actions for conformance with regulations, laws, policies, and procedures. Plan and develop the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program.

Requirements

• Appointment requires a Secret Security Clearance; subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce (DAWIA) Certification within 24 months.
• Annual Statement of Employment and Financial Disclosure OGE-450.
• Approximately 25% travel to other duty locations.

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 PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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. This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DJ-04 (GS-13/14) pay band. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration... Basic Education Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirement for 1102 job series in addition to required experience. a) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR b) Education exemption: Current civilian personnel 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 c) Education exemption: Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to meeting the above basic education requirements, to qualify for this position you must also meet the below specialized experience: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the DJ-03 (GS-12) level in the Federal service or equivalent performing the following contracting duties: 1) Executing functions for acquisitions involving supplies, services, research and development, construction, and/or information technology; 2) Determining the type and methods of contracting best suited for a customer's procurement request; 3) Conducting reviews of a full range of contracts and contracting plans; and 4) Preparing written acquisition decisions and verbally presenting the decisions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance ManagementDetermination of How Best to Satisfy Requirements for the Mission AreaPlanning and EvaluatingTeamworkTerms and Conditions All qualification requirements must be met be the closing date of this announcement.

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 RG-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk