About the Position: Serves as a Procurement Analyst responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and the initiation, development, and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and controls for the Director, staff, and subordinate activities.

Duties

Responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and the initiation, development, and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and controls for the Director, staff, and subordinate activities. Works closely with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), and their alternates to ensure compliance with Army Contracting Command guidance. Evaluates and recommend disposition of requested waivers to statutory requirements. Provides policy and acquisition guidance in planning and scheduling acquisition actions to ascertain whether they adhere to policies, suitability of recommendations, protection of the Government's interests, and practicability of delivery schedules. Assists CORs and staff with acquisition packages by reviewing, preparing, and participating in the preparation of acquisition procurement documents. Participates in various conferences and meetings with the procurement agencies and officials of lateral and higher command levels to exchange and coordinate information on critical issues. Plays an important role in the control and surveillance of contracts of great complexity and importance, resolves major areas of controversy, and participates in developing long-range efforts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) away from home station.
• 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.
• OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for CONTRACTING Certification level FOUNDATIONAL within 36 months of entrance on duty.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. (Note: You must provide a copy of your Transcripts in order to be considered.) 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. Specialized Experience for Contract Specialist: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the experience requirements of having one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing the following duties: 1. Developing the procurement objectives and contractual strategy for assigned acquisition service requirements; 2. Providing policy/acquisition guidance to others engaged in planning acquisition actions to ascertain whether they adhere to policies, suitability of recommendations, protection of the Government's interests, and practicability of delivery schedules; AND 3. Coordinating with executing contracting organizations to gain approvals for the acquisition strategies/ supporting documents for specific requirements. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

***NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED even if you are a current federal employee.***

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 FN-W3U2AA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk