Serves as the Lead Contract Specialist within the Acquisition Management Directorate Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Team Leader of other General Schedule (GS) employees performing Contract Specialist functions.

Duties

Serve as a Team Leader for employees performing Contract Specialist functions. Responsible for total Acquisition of commodities/services for commissaries worldwide. Accountable for the planning, scheduling, and formulation of upcoming contracts. Utilize complex or unusual techniques and formulas as well as other commissary related services. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet the minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical Requirements: Work is mostly sedentary, but there will be walking involved through contractor or commissary facilities, warehouses, production plants, etc.
• The incumbent must complete a Conflict of Interest questionnaire as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1102 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Experience: For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. AND A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree Examples of qualifying Specialized experience for the GS-13: Communicate to a team the assignment, project, problem to be solved; actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review as well as deadlines and time frames for completion. Provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures. Train or recommend training of team members. Set long-range plans (annual and multi-year) and schedules. Prepare position papers. Develops overall goals and objectives for contracting of assigned commodities/services. Plan complex acquisition strategies that fluctuate based on customer demand and market activity. Perform full contracting officer authority on acquisitions in a variety of high-level meetings, presentations, and contract justification sessions. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: Selection will be based on the judgment of the selecting official as to which applicant is best qualified to perform the duties of the position. The breadth and depth of relevant experience and knowledge, and the quality of past performance, will be the primary considerations used for selection. Important selection factors are: Comprehensive Knowledge of commercial retail grocery industry pricing data and familiarity with grocery products, Relational Database Concepts, Data Integration, Advanced Spreadsheet Understanding, Concepts in Data Visualization, Statistics, and Predictive Modeling Understanding of price elasticity of demand, product substitution and item cannibalization concepts, Market-share analysis and the role of syndicated data in category management is required. Must have the ability to perform pricing and market analysis and coordinate pricing for the Agency's products and/or services in order to maximize savings, optimize revenue and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. Comprehensive knowledge of retail grocery accounting, finance analysis, finance analytics, pricing, revenue optimization, or economics is required in order to execute financial models to assess and build effective retail pricing structures. Knowledge of and experience in commercial retail grocery industry and pricing strategies is required advised in order to compile and review internal and external data and leverage optimization tools to make informed retail pricing recommendations. Knowledge of grocery store-based price elasticity and discrete choice pricing studies. Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, specific commercial retail grocery pricing concepts, such as price elasticity, transaction profitability assessment, margin and revenue analysis, price band analysis, and price waterfall analysis or equivalent relevant experience in professional consulting services. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). CommunicationContract AdministrationIndividual Occupational RequirementsLeadershipMinimum Qualifications GS-13Pre-Award Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as conference rooms or offices. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]