This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management to recruit qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is a pay banded position. The NH-02 pay band encompasses grades 05 through 11 under the General Schedule (GS) system. The NH-03 pay band encompasses grades 12 and 13 under the General Schedule (GS) system. This Acquisition Specialist position is assigned to PEO Soldier, Project Manager Survivability.

Duties

Develops Performance Work Statements and other Acquisition Requirements Package documentation, e.g., Acquisition Plans, Contract Data Requirements List, Sole Source Justifications, Independent Government Estimates, and Market Research Reports. Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contract award is accomplished according to guidelines and required timelines. Coordinates, leads, and directly controls all functional activities required to effectively manage assigned programs. Attends meetings with Government and contractor personnel and furnishes recommended solutions to contractual problems. Performs in-depth research of procedures, policies, and regulations to provide technical advice to management and product managers.

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.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level Foundational in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Secret Security Clearance Required.
• Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) due prior to appointment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Join Team Soldier! As an Acquisition Specialist for Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, the incumbent of this position will help Team Soldier save Soldiers' lives, improve their quality of life, and increase their combat effectiveness. PEO Soldier's mission is to rapidly deliver agile/adaptive, leading edge Soldier capabilities in order to provide combat overmatch today and be more lethal tomorrow. This is a Term, time limited position NTE 5 years. It may be extended up to a total of six (6) years. Non-competitive conversion of an employee to a career-conditional appointment may if approved and eligible under specific conditions. In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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. I have three years of progressively responsible general work experience with one year of that experience equivalent to the NH-01 or GS-04 grade level, which includes: 1) Analyzing information to understand requirements; 2) researching assigned issues to provide recommendations; and 3) completing assigned tasks within stated deadlines in areas such as reporting, purchasing process and contracting. Or Successful completion of four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Specialized experience to qualify for the NH-03: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 grade level or equivalent) which includes: 1) Evaluating criteria for various complex procurement actions to develop contract strategies; 2) developing Acquisition Requirements Package documentation such as Acquisition Plans, Contract Data Requirements List, Sole Source Justifications, Independent Government Estimates, Market Research Reports, and Performance Work Statements / Statements of Work required for contract award; and 3) overseeing contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Education

NH-02: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, substitution of education for experience is permitted.
NH-03: 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.


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-W6DSAA PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE SOLDIER DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk