Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Army Contracting Command (ACC-DTA) provides comprehensive acquisition, contracting, business advisory, production support, and depot-level maintenance services acquiring, fielding and sustaining TACOM, Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) systems and supporting requirements. #ACC-DTA

Duties

Serves as Team Chief, Supervisory Contract Specialist, within the Command responsible for the acquisition planning, contract solicitation, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, contract award, and contract administration. Provides technical oversight, develops performance plans, and evaluates employees' performance. Makes recommendations and decisions related to program planning and evaluation of long-range acquisition projects. Makes changes and recommendations that enhance acquisition programs. Advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on acquisition issues. Conducts continuing review of in-process and completed work for the accomplishment of objectives and engages in quality reviews of individual work products. Provides procurement guidance on procurement-related issues. Works closely with program officials/requirements offices, provide recommendations, and assists with the preparation of the performance work statements/scopes of work. Negotiates objectives, participates actively in negotiation procedures, chairs, and/or participates in negotiation conferences with senior government officials and industry corporate officers. Guides Proposal Evaluation Boards and Past Performance Risks Assessment Groups. Ensures that socioeconomic goals are considered and that all contracts are researched for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business sole restriction before soliciting on an unrestricted basis. Performs contract management functions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and contractual agreements. Oversees for a variety of post-award actions. Provides objectives and goals, assigns work and responsibilities to subordinates. Provides technical oversight, develops performance plans, and evaluates employees' performance. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees; provide and/or arranges for needed development and training.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The position is Non-Critical Sensitive (2) requiring a Secret security clearance or the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• The duties of this position require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel of up to 10% of the time.
• Acquisition Back To Basics: This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting Professional-C) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position requires certification per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements necessary to obtain a Contracting Officer Warrant.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. **You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package, which includes your bachelor's transcripts even if you have a master's degree. ** **Basic Requirement (IOR) for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Official Transcripts must be submitted with conferred date.) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to the basic education requirement listed above, you must also meet the specialized experience requirement listed below: Specialized Experience: In order to qualify for this position, an applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1. Performing pre-award, award, and post award contracting functions; 2. Responsible for all phases of the procurement cycle, from requirement initiation through contract closeout or termination; 3. Providing contracting procurement guidance to customers; 4. Participating in negotiation procedures and determining of best value for the Government; 5. Leading or providing guidance to lower graded specialists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-02 or GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementDecision MakingLeadershipProblem Solving This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for the demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-III of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-12 through GS-13 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities. Acquisition Back To Basics:This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position IAW DODI 5000.66. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting Professional-C) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

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/.

Basic Education Requirement (IOR) for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Official Transcripts must be submitted with conferred date.)

**You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package, which includes your bachelor's transcripts even if you have a Master's degree.**

Contacts

• Address AD-W6QK5A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT DO NOT MAIL Warren, MI 48397 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk