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: Position is for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11, full performance GS-12 for the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground Division, with various locations. The salary will be determined based on the duty location and grade level at the time of selection.

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.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for Contracting or Foundational Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 15% of the time.
• 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.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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 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 at the GS-11 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Planning activities relating to pre-award and/or post-award contracting functions; AND 2) Reviewing cost and price procedures to evaluate offers; AND 3) Monitoring contractor performance assuring compliance with the terms of contractual agreements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Education can be substituted for experience at the GS-11 level only. Specialized Experience at the GS-12 Level: 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). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationWritten Communication GS-11: 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-09). GS-12: 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-11). Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement.

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-APF-W6QK31 CECOM CONTR CTR WASH OFC DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk