These positions are for the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization's offices at Scott AFB, IL. -Initial review of applicants will occur 7 days after the announcement opens.-Additional reviews of applicants will occur at the 30 and 60 day cutoff and the closing date of the announcement. Review Dates of Applications Received Before or On: 19 APR 2024 12 MAY 2024 11 JUN 2024 11 JUL 2024

Duties

Serves as a Contract Specialist in the DITCO Scott Contracting Directorate. Prepares Solicitations, delivery/task order, modifications; issues Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for IT products and services. Develops and writes contracts, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, change orders for IT products and services and/or issues delivery/task orders. Coordinates with DITCO Scott personnel and others as appropriate on challenges associated with assigned IT products and/or services contract actions. Maintains contract documentation as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and reviews documentation such as subcontracting plans required from the contractor.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Obtain/Maintain Contracting (1102) Professional Certification.
• OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Statement Required, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
• Acquisition certification in the Contracting Professional Functional Area at the Contracting Profession Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position is required.

Qualifications

Time-in-Grade Requirements: For entry at the GS-09 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service, Military, or Private Sector. Your resume MUST demonstrate experience in reviewing IT products and services requirements and supporting documents submitted by an IT Program Management Office to ensure all pertinent contract information is included. For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service, Military, or Private Sector. Your resume MUST demonstrate experience planning for and writing contracts of various types including fixed price and/or cost reimbursement. Conducting pre-award and post award contracting functions including solicitation, negotiation, and administration related to contract actions. Application of price analysis and cost analysis for IT products or services. Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Competencies: Communication, Contracting/Procurement, Influencing/Negotiating, and Technical CompetenceQualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series:

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

For the GS-09 Position, you may substitute education for specialized experience:

You must have completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree.

NOTE: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

For the GS-11 Position, you may substitute education for specialized experience: You must have completed at least three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

NOTE: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This position has positive education requirements; you must submit all of your transcripts, this includes current Agency employees. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

Contacts

• Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE 2300 East Drive Bldg 3600 Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]