About the Position: Serve as the Headquarters program business advisor to senior leaders at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Division Commanders, and other senior leaders in a matrix organization, requiring interface across multiple disciplines, functional structures and senior business advisor on assigned programs, financial management and small business program advocate to subordinate organizations.

Duties

Serves as the senior advisor providing expert senior financial resources oversight and policy guidance for all funds with the HQ USACE/CESB portfolio. Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of small business programs in accordance with regulatory and statutory authorities. Promotes the maintenance of Center level programs designed to prepare market research and locate capable businesses for the Small Business Programs for current and future acquisition. Serves on boards or committees for such activities as contract award, solicitation review, and source selection evaluation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Completion of mandatory Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification requirements for this position is a condition of employment and must be accomplished within 36 months of assignment.
• Completion of a service agreement is required for individuals assigned or selected to fill a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) for a 3-year tenure period.
• Secret Security clearance required.

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. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: OR I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency; OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes participating in the implementation of new and innovative contracting programs. Reviewing and making recommendations to senior leaders regarding the development of policies. Applying a wide range of analytical methods to assess and evaluate the status, effectiveness, and efficiency of programs assigned. Reviewing and analyzing completed or proposed procurement actions and/or plans in order to evaluate their technical effectiveness and degree of compliance with regulations, directives and good business practices pertaining to procurement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency 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 RetirementReinstatementVeterans 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Addressing Small Business ConcernsContracting and AcquisitionOral CommunicationProblem SolvingProcurement Analysis 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-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RA-W2V6AA US ARMY ENGINEER AND SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Huntsville, AL 35807 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]