About the Position: Serves as a Lead Contract Specialist responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions for the Army Contracting Office, Fort Sam, Houston, TX.

Duties

Administers the full range of pre-award and post-award functions, including negotiations, cost/price analysis, contract administration and close out; developing annual, multiyear and long-range acquisition plans Pre-Award: Evaluates programs to provide advice and guidance to the program manager (PM) or for the contract's structure relating to specific incentive arrangements and statement of work (SoW) requirements. Post-Award: Performs contract management functions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and contractual agreement interpreting contract agreements for command officials and contractors. Serves as a Team Lead working with team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. As Team Lead, responsible to the supervisor for ensuring that the work assignments are effectively and efficiently carried out by the team

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position, employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area/ Career Level Certification on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data fields.
• Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.
• Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
• Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.
• Travel (TDY) 10% of the Time

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)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 Requirement for Contract Specialist: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.(Note. You must upload your transcripts) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied NH-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 member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the NH-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 at the NH-02 or equivalent level: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre and post award functions; negotiate and complete contracts, and complex acquisition programs and processes. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementPreparation and NegotiationProblem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Time in Grade Restrictions do not apply to Pay Banded positions.

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 M1-W40MAA USA HEALTH CONTRACTING ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk