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: Lead Contract Administrator position for Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Office of the Belvoir Division, located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties

Serves as a Senior Contract Administrator with Contracting Warrant Authority. Responsible for post award contract close out functions to include clearing unliquidated obligations (ULOs). Oversees the reduction of Unliquidated Obligations to support Army goals and initiatives. Evaluates adequacy of contractor’s business management systems in terms of Government contracting requirements. Ensures appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliances have been obtained for purchase requests. Administers long-term, contracts and assist in awards for procurement of extensive, highly specialized new or innovative research in accordance with Regulations. Leads a team of Contract Specialist responsible for post-award contract close-out. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work.

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.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for Professional certification in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires submission of the Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Business travel required up to 25% of the time.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Contracting Warrant (dollar amount to be determined by supervisor) with signature authority IAW the Army Contracting Officer Warranting Program policy.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 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 Requirement for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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: NH-03-Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-02/GS-11 or equivalency which includes: 1) Resolves and executes contract audit recommendations in a timely manner, while fully protecting the Governments' interest; 2) Plans and conducts post-award conferences to ensure compliance with, and full understanding of, contractual requirements and to preclude unauthorized changes or alterations in contract provisions; 3),Coordinates with responsible officials to obtain funding, waivers, certifications and approvals that are lacking; and 4) Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving

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-W6QK31 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND APG DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk