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. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Contract Specialist GS-11 full performance GS-12 position with Mission Installation Contracting Command in Dugway Utah.

Duties

Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports. Negotiate settlements for such changes, approves contract payments, assesses liquidated damages for nonperformance, issues show cause or cure notices, terminates contracts for default or convenience and negotiates settlements. Review and analyze administration documentation and procedures of complex contracts for supplies, services, equipment, research, and construction. Prepare solicitation documents. Incorporates provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty according to the DoDI 5000.66, change 3.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/education 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 Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Qualification for GS-11 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Executing pre-award and post-award procurement functions for supply, services and construction contracts; (2) Reviewing contracts for accuracy and conformity to policy and law; (3) Monitoring contractor performance to ensure compliance with the performance work statement (PWS), and/or statement of work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Qualification for GS-12 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing pre-award and post-award functions such as price/cost analysis, contract negotiations, and administering for complex contracts; 2) Reviewing contracts for accuracy and conformity to policy and law; 3) Monitoring contractor performance to ensure they are in compliance with the completion schedule as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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-W6QM14 MICC-DUGWAY PROV GRD DO NOT MAIL Dugway, 84022 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk