About the Position: The position is assigned to the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 US Army North (USARNORTH), Acquisition and Contracting Division, one of the five Divisions within the G-4 that, along with other divisions, is responsible for writing, synchronizing and planning, developing, coordinating, deconflicting, managing, directing and integrating sustainment activities.

Duties

Manages project development from planning and initiation through completion of sustainment planning and acquisition. Advises the command for strategic acquisitions to include short and long range plans and goals. Advises and assists contract personnel, acquisition personnel, team members and customers in identifying acceptable solutions and resolve acquisition issues during the procurement process. Develops guidance materials to inform, clarify, and explain regulatory and policy changes and notes recurring errors regarding quality assurance requirements of contracts. Clarifies and explains policy and regulatory changes to meet the needs of the agencies contracting activities. Establish priorities and deadlines for major projects related to the contracting process.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 20 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical, and annually thereafter.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug testing.
• Commensurate with mission requirements, the incumbent can be required to work irregular duty hours to include working nights, weekends and holidays.
• This position is designated as Mission Essential. Employee can be required to remain on duty or report for duty during contingency operations or other emergency situations.
• This position is designated as a Key Position to ensure continuity in mission and cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization.
• This position requires certification in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and/or the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP). Enrollment in the BPRP and/or CPRP requires random drug testing and medical evaluation.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain certification in Project Management e.g. CAPM, PMP, CSM, Project+, or PRINCE2 is highly desired, but not required.
• The incumbent may be required to sign for a mobile device and maintain a working telephone at all times.

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)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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 Requirement for Contract Administrator (Project Management) Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. NOTE: A copy of your transcript(s) documenting the basic requirement MUST be included with your application package. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a 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) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. AND 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 which includes: (1) Performing pre-award or post-award procurement functions involving complex contracts; (2) Recommending improvements to organization's procurement program (3) Implementing contracting regulations, policies and procedures to conduct reviews of contracting actions AND (4) Performing cost and price procedures in evaluating offers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementContract ManagementPolicy DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTechnical Competence 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-12). Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement. Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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-WJMH99 AUG MCP HQ US ARMY NORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk