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: This is a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12 position with the USACE Tulsa District, Contracting Division. A recruitment incentive might be offered. A relocation incentive will be offered depending on funding availability and management discretion.

Duties

You will provide technical advice and advisory services to management, Contracting Officers, operating elements of the District and supported activities, and other specialists in connection with contractual matters. You will perform the District's most complex, high dollar, and unique procurements which involve the more complex items, extensive technical services, hazardous, radiological, and toxic waste projects, and unique construction contracts. You will be responsible for contract administration functions following contract award throughout the life of the contract. You will analyze proposals in negotiated procurements for compliance. You will serve as lead negotiator on modifications to existing contracts. You will conduct pre-award survey to determine responsibility of prospective contractor. You will conduct pre-award survey to determine responsibility of prospective contractor.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) is required annually.
• Obtain and Maintain a current and valid state driver's license.
• Position is a part of Army Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT and L) Workforce Position.
• Position requires completion of Defense Acquisition Foundational certification/(DAWIIA) Level I certification prior to assignment/appointment.
• Obtain and Maintain Defense Acquisition Practitioner certification/(DAWIA) Level II certification within 24 months of assignment/appointment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and work 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: Applicants must have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency, OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing pre-award or post award functions including price cost analysis or negotiations; AND 2) Administering contracts for maintenance or construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (s) with your application package.

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 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RK-W07605 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT TULSA DO NOT MAIL Tulsa, OK 74121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk