This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is part of the DoD, Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and recommending whether an acquisition should be awarded as a Small Business (SB) set aside under the 8(a) Program.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Contract Specialist (Procurement Analyst) at the NH-1102-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Reviews acquisition and contracting documentation to ensure compliance with Federal and DoD Regulations, as well as MDA policies and procedures. Recommend areas for acquisition policy, training, or other outreach methods to optimize competition; monitor competition levels for achievement of goals for optimal competition. Recommend goals and plans for increasing competition on a fiscal year basis to the agency senior procurement executive. Present briefings to senior officials within the agency, Department of Defense and other internal and external agency partners. Performs Special Agency-level projects that have enterprise impact

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxiflex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". Position is required in office <3 days/month. This is not a remote position.
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. You will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of 3 years, in the Federal Service, in the Critical Acquisition Position
• Incumbent may be subject to rotation for career-broadening opportunities

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience ensuring compliance with policies and processes that optimize competition during contract planning, negotiation, awarding and administration of contracts. OR Experience participating in multi-functional government and early industry involvement in acquisition strategy formulation. OR Experience apply contracting laws, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise in the work of small business programs, including the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters, develop policy and guidance to manager, and conduct outreach activities 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102, series as listed below:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ A. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on or before September 30, 2000, are also exempt from meeting this requirement. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]