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Duties

Keeps the respective Division Chief/Deputy Division Chief informed of the procurement teams performance Initiatives and issues affecting the team's performance such as workload volume, personnel, training, systems access, supplier, supplier relationship management or internal/external customers. Develops strategies to support, achieve, and exceed Directorate initiatives affecting Supplier Operations. Monitors the collection, consolidation and analysis of metrics and data used to inform operating officials on the viability, effectiveness and efficiency of Team programs. Assures that plans, policies and procedures reflect proper consideration of Directorate initiatives and management control systems. Develops, presents and promulgates recommendations for changes in/enhancements to programs to improve customer service and satisfaction. Serves as a contracting officer for amounts above the warrant limitations of subordinate employees. Reviews proposed solicitations and awards. As required, leads negotiations for major problem transactions, arbitrating and resolving differences, and negotiating counter offers or rebuttals where subordinates cannot reach agreement. Oversees acquisition functions relating to complex, higher dollar value procurements that are unusual, unique, non-routine or otherwise difficult to accomplish; including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost and price analysis, negotiations, contract administration, and contract award. Conducts line- by-line evaluation and negotiation on complex procurements. Directs the accomplishment of a variety of functions that involve procurement. Implements policy, regulatory requirements, and procedures coordinating assigned programs with other administrative, technical and policy support organizations. Ensures necessary coordination with other integrated and supplier support team organizations. Participates in evaluating and refining processes to optimize relationships with the supplier community and increase productivity.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Supervisory Probation: Required
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Acquisition Workforce Position NON- CAP: Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Contracting Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least 2 years of experience in a contracting position. C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Managing, planning, directing, and overseeing day-to-day operations of Contract Specialists, Purchasing Agents and support personnel through all aspects of phases of pre-award and post-award contract administration and management activities. Monitoring the collection, consolidation and analysis of metrics and data to insure effectiveness and efficiency. Developing acquisition strategy involving previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages. Investigating problems and complaints to resolve differences that may negatively affect operations and customer support. Communicating effectively with personnel across multi-functional process areas and diverse supply chains. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Aviation 6090 Strathmore Road Richmond, VA 23237 US
• Name: DLA Aviation POC
• Phone: 614-692-0318
• Email: [email protected]