This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH). About the Position: This PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST is assigned to the Product Manager Tactical Spectrum Warfare within Project Manager Electronic Warfare and Cyber (PM EW & C) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Duties

Serve as an advisor to project officials in procurement planning meetings. Participates in the development of long-range acquisition plans and acquisition strategy, method of solicitation, most suitable type of contract, projected lead time. Interpret higher headquarter policy statements as required to apply procurement principles and technical or program requirements. The contracts range from engineering and management services to research and development through production and product improvement, covering the full range of contract types. Advise the PM on the preparation of source selection evaluation plans, evaluation criteria and weighing methodologies. Ensure the acquisition and milestone documentation are reflected and are integrated into the resulting contracting and procurement actions. Procurement necessitate the use of a wide variety of cost reimbursement, cost plus fixed, incentive or award fee and fixed price contracts.

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.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance or access for the duration of employment
• 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as performing all of the following duties: 1) Providing technical guidance to team members regarding contracting strategies and contract administration functions; 2) Advising management on the responsibilities regarding a wide range of acquisition and procurement challenges; and 3) Reviewing and auditing procurement documentation and procedures for accuracy and recommending corrective action. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02 or GS-11).

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-W6DPAA PEO INTEL ELEC WARFARE AND SENS DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk