Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as a Small Business Specialist in the Command's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This is not a Remote position

Duties

Advise contracting officers, technical personnel, program managers and acquisition teams during the early phase of the acquisition development cycle. Review proposed actions for the procurement of various major program requirements and specialized service requirements for the command. Provide guidance and support to command elements to ensure procurement consideration is given to the full range of small business program categories. Explain requirements of small business matters pertaining to the command’s procurement effort. Conduct surveillance of the acquisition program by monitoring data on proposed procurements. Provide support to Command elements for full range of small business program categories. Recommend ways and means of using small businesses of all socio-economic categories as cost-effective alternatives to be considered for acquisition of products and services. Perform a variety of program administration, policy development/interpretation, and consensus building functions with other staff analysts. Review prime contractors’ small business subcontracting plans for compliance.

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 Contract Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Must file financial statement.
• Incumbent will act as Alternate Custodian of classified material for the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
• This position requires the Small Business Credential for Small Business Professionals (SBPs) as outlined in the Office of Small Business Programs memo dated 29 Sep 2022.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. OR A current civilian, Department of Defense (DoD) employee occupying a GS-1102 Contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in DoD AND have been in this type of contracting position since September 30, 2000. OR A current DoD employee not in a GS-1102 position, but who occupied a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in any Federal agency prior to 30 September 2000. OR A current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series on or before 30 September 2000. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least at least four (4) years of experience in contracting or related positions, with at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or an equivalent occupational specialty in the armed forces. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Utilize acquisition processes to translate budgetary requirements into contracts; Provide customer service to obtain compliance with small business policies; Communicate with senior leaders to resolve complex issue regarding acquisition policy and/or regulations. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementCustomer ServiceInfluencing/NegotiatingManages and Organizes Information 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).

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-W0DAAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk