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: The pay band NH-03 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-12/13. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

Duties

Serve as an expert providing advice, guidance, and assistance concerning the acquisition planning and contractual/ procurement aspects of highly complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions. Performs during post-award as Contracting Officer’s Representative. Manages the contracting aspects for overall planning (pre-award) and managing (post-award) of CECOM contracts. Monitors contracts and initiate modifications and orders as necessary. Maintains contract file system from development, pre-award, post-award, and termination or closure. Prepares and maintains technical and administrative reports on contractor's performance, violations and deficiencies noted and submits monthly reports to the Contracting Officer. Works as an independent member of the acquisition workforce within an assigned functional organization. Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines. Anticipates problems, develops sound solutions and action plans to ensure program/mission accomplishment. Develops plans and techniques to fit new situations to improve overall program and policies. Interacts independently and productively with customers to identify and define complex/difficult problems and to develop and implement strategies. Makes formal and informal presentations concerning all aspects of the acquisition. Responds to a wide variety of inquiries, including formal protests and congressional inquiries. Provides program information to command elements, other activities, and higher headquarters concerned with all phases of the contract. Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contract timelines are accomplished according to guidelines and timelines. Establishes schedules and expedites and troubleshoots various setbacks or delays. Monitors the procurement process from pre-award to final delivery requirements. Keeps abreast of procurement status and takes necessary actions to correct problems. Provides assistance during pre-award to customers in understanding and making optimum use of contracting support to create contracts or contract programs that ensure mission accomplishment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must file an annual financial statement. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• Requires Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training in accordance with DoDI 5000.72 or be able to complete training within 21 days of Type A or within 35 days of Type B/C COR designation; or a timeframe agreed to by the contracting officer.

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. 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.) 13473Priority 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 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. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-02). Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Developing contract acquisition documentation during pre and post award phases; (2) Monitoring contractor performance for adherence to contract and timelines; and (3) Recommending corrective action to delays or problems that may arise within contract programs. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementContract AwardContract Performance ManagementFinancial Management Analysis Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Contacts

• Address AD-W4GVAA HQ COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS CMD DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk