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 (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 provides global contracting support to a diverse customer base in support of the Joint Warfighter

Duties

The major duties of the position include: Screens purchase requests for completeness and adequacy. Determines the method of purchase: existing contract, open market, Federal Supply schedules, etc. Selects a method of solicitation, including the appropriate clauses and provisions. Often clauses may be required that are not common to small purchases. These may include Government-furnished property clauses, Davis-Bacon, Service Contract Act, copyright clauses, and other specialized classes. Develops and selects criteria/technical ranking factors for selecting the awardees. Criteria and ranking factors may be simple (such as when an award will be made to low price) but are usually more complex and able to support best value selections. Evaluates quotes received in accordance with approved evaluation criteria; apply best-value trade-offs to determine and recommend the awardees to the Contracting Officer. Monitors performance of contracts and deliveries, keeping the customer informed of any problems with delivery or performance. Prepares and negotiates unilateral and bilateral modifications that may change the place of performance, scope of work, period of performance, and other conditions in the contract; change orders may result in claims or other litigation measures. Makes sure the contractor is paid either by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) or by credit card; late payments can result in significant interest penalties. Investigates claims and other topics of protests and litigation. Terminates the contracts through completion, default, or convenience. Completes contract closeouts. Coordinates with other agencies, i.e. Small Business Administration and Department of Labor to determine applicable labor laws and social legislation; General Accounting Office to process protests and other claims. Keeps informed of available goods and services through continuous market research. Additional duties may include: Accomplish various administrative tasks including obtaining supplies and services such as equipment maintenance and repair, and file management to include personnel administration. Monitor office needs and equipment to schedule maintenance as required. Perform administrative work to include tracking and initiating personnel actions and inputs. This is a developmental position. Duties are written at the full performance grade level of GS-10.

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 or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Acquisition Workforce is charged with a critical mission to cultivate innovation, design the impossible, and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful. This is done through people-a workforce of more than 32,000 Army acquisition professionals from scientists and engineers to accountants and program managers who turn Army requirements into products and services, managing everything from cradle to grave. Civilians make up 96% of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and specialize in one of six functional areas and serve in over 20 commands stationed around the globe. For more information, visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/828725/army-acquisition-workforce-civilians-making-difference Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience for Purchasing Agent: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience at the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in screening purchasing requests; 2) Assisting in monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience at the GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating purchase requests; 2) Monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience at the GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Determining the appropriate method of purchase; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 3) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience at the GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Selecting the method of solicitation including the appropriate clauses and provisions; 2) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications; 3) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 4) Preparing awardee recommendations to send to the Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6QK4A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-APG DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk