About the Position: Serves as the Deputy to the Deputy Chief of Staff-Procurement, US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Serves as principal advisor to the MEDCOM staff regarding contract policy and procedures for the planning, execution and administration of contracts. Responsible for MEDCOM policies and procedures relating to the acquisition of supplies and services.

Duties

Serves as key advisor to management for acquisition/contracting policy issues related to the MEDCOM contract planning, execution, and administration. Establishes and maintains liaison with headquarters counterparts, higher headquarters, and subordinate activities for the category management mission and functional areas support in contracting. Resolves any problems areas incident thereof and furnishes technical advice on the adequacy or feasibility of proposals and recommendations. Study of specific problem areas and ensure that appropriate action is taken to correct deficiencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is Non-Critical Sensitive (2) requiring a Secret security clearance; 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.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time.
• This position requires Level III DAWIA Certification in Contracting and/or DoD Contracting Professional Certification.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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. Basic Requirements: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) managing acquisition and contract policy and procedures for the planning, execution, and administration of contracts; 2) assessing and improving organizational and program effectiveness; and 3) communicating with senior level leaders and external customers to provide information and guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

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 M1-W6A3AA US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk