This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Army Contracting Command 410th Contracting Support Brigade Office of Commander located at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Duties

Supervises and accomplishes numerous managerial tasks on sensitive items. Oversees the formalization, approval and execution of command contracting policies. Coordinates the preparation of technical studies concerning the contracting functional area. Oversees the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program interpreting regulations. Represents the command at meetings and conferences with representatives of higher headquarters and other commands. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly.
• 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.
• Must file financial statement.
• Commensurate with mission requirements, the incumbent can be required to work overtime.
• Position is designated as Emergency Essential (EE) to support the Command’s mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increasing tension and mobilization. Incumbent must sign DD Form 2365.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically granted a waiver by the Dir of Acquisition Career Mgmt or Army Acquisition Exec, selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal svc in the position for 3 years.
• One supervisory year trial/probationary period may be 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. 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 Supervisory Procurement Analyst: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: A copy of your transcript(s) documenting the basic requirement MUST be included with your application package. This transcript must state your name, college/university name, degree awarded/conferred, and date of such. 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) Leading a Contracting or Procurement office; 2) Reviewing solicitations, contracts, and procurement compliance reports to align with applicable policies, regulations, and statutes; 3) Performing pre-award and post award activities; AND 4) Training new personnel on contracting and procurement procedures.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). 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 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-WKBC99 ARMY CONTRACTING CMD 410TH CSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk