This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Acquisition Specialist position is assigned to the Program Executive Office, Command Control Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), PMO Mission Command, Business Management Division, located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Duties

Perform Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties for small and large contracts to ensure timely billing, reporting, and monitoring of contractor performance. Evaluate contractor performance and provide feedback via approved reporting systems. Develop methods and tools to manage multiple simultaneous contact actions including awards, modifications, funding and administrative changes. Provide internal, external, and subordinate organizations with strategic guidance regarding the use of contract types, existing contract vehicles, procurement lead times, and contracting centers/activities. Serve as liaison between customers and contracting officers and contracting specialists. Helps establish, plan for, and support pre-award contracting activities including development of Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs). Develop Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs). Interface with Program Analysts, Engineers, and Cost Analysts to determine cost estimates and funding availability to meet customer requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Business travel required up to 5% of the time.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• 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.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for Professional certification in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Military Spouse Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible general work experience with one (1) year of that experience equivalent to the NH-01 or GS-04 grade level, which includes: : 1) Provide support as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple contracts, task orders, and delivery orders. 2) Provide recommendations on contracting approaches for small and large requirements; 3) Advise requirement owners on the most expeditious and appropriate methods of procurement and the contracting process; and, 4) Understand Acquisition Regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Acquisition Pathways to plan and manage the contract development process; OR Successfully completed a full four (4) year course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.); OR The general experience as described in A, but less than three (3) years; and I have some education as described in B, but less than the required four (4) years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 36. Then, divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.). (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.); OR The experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyCommunicationsContracting/ProcurementPlanning and Evaluating

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-W6DRAA PEO C3T DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk