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. The U.S. Army Contracting Command was established on March 14,2008. The mission of the ACC is to oversee more than $85 billion in contracts annually and focus on maintaining and improving the Army's ability to respond globally in support of the warfighter's needs.

Duties

Serve as Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for implementation of the Competition Advocacy Program at Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI). Serve as technical expert on contracting laws and policies including techniques of contracting operations. Assist in developing contracting policy and procedures for the Department of Defense concerning the competition program. Analyze policies and procedures to recommend changes, ensure compliance with DoD and Army long-range acquisition initiatives, as they relate to regulatory guidance and business practices. Utilize local procedures to provide concurrence on contract items such as justification and approvals or Acquisition Strategies/Plans. Serve as Alternate approver in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations subject to approval by higher authority and as stipulated by statutory and regulatory requirements.

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 file financial statement.

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) 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. ***You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package*** Basic Education Requirement for the 1102 series: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience performing acquisition planning; providing technical guidance relating to various contracting elements; and reviewing operational effectiveness of the procurement process to recommend areas of improvement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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-13) Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsCustomer ServiceOrganizational AwarenessProblem 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-W6QK2A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk