This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Support Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Lead Contract Specialist within the 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

This position is being filled using Policy Memorandum #36, ERDC Policy, Direct Hire Authority (DHA) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Support Positions. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens 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 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. 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: Mandy McGuffie
• Phone: 601-634-5402
• Email: [email protected]