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

Serves as a Contract Specialist within the delegated authority for pre and post award contracting/procurement requirements. Serves as point of contact for assigned procurements. Resolves contractual issues encountered in performance work statements or specifications with the customer. Serves as lead negotiator during multi-disciplined government contract/procurement negotiations. Guides the full range of contract/procurement management actions required for the execution of assigned acquisition programs. Monitors progress on contracts through correspondence, reports, vouchers, on-site investigations, and occasional visits to contractor facilities.

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 Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Must submit of a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry into position 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 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: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. (Note: You must submit college transcripts with your application. Transcript must clearly show the degree was awarded/conferred, the date the degree was earned, and the name of the College/University). 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting acquisition planning and contract pre-award functions such as determining method of procurement/contract type and/or documenting the acquisition strategy; 2) Applying contracting policy and regulations to prepare solicitations containing appropriate provisions, clauses, terms and conditions that communicate requirements to industry; OR 3) Evaluating responses to competitive or noncompetitive solicitations for price reasonableness and compliance with terms and conditions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education can NOT be substituted for experience.

Education

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.

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