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: You will represent the Army Contracting Command (ACC) as a subject-matter expert by serving as a business advisor on acquisition and contracting concerns in support of ACC senior leadership.

Duties

Represents the Army Contracting Command (ACC) as a subject-matter expert by serving as a business advisor on acquisition and contracting concerns in support of ACC senior leadership. Develops and interprets procurement guidelines, policies, regulations and legislation. Establishes and maintains contacts with customers, inside and outside DOD, including but not limited to senior leadership of all military services, other federal agencies, and industry groups. Assists the customer in obtaining ACC support.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement on an occasional basis
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level 1 (Foundational) in the Acquisition Career Field - Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• A 1-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Requirement for Procurement Analyst (Education) Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. (You must submit transcripts) OR Exception: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupies a GS-1102 position 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 occupies a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. 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) Initiating, developing, and recommending contracting policies and procedures; 2) Providing policy/procedures interpretation to personnel; AND 3) Generating reports with procurement automated systems for statistical analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13).

Education

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.

The Army Civilian Education System (CES) is a structured, progressive, sequential program which broadens the targeted civilian educational training base. It provides leader training and education that supports civilian leaders' career path requirements and professional development and promotes lifelong learning and self-development as integral parts of the civilian leader development program. CES provides leader development opportunities for Army civilians. The following course and time requirements apply to this position:

• The Foundation Course (FC) is required for all employees hired after 30 September 2006.
• The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into the position.
• For supervisor at the GS-13 to GS-15 levels (or equivalent pay bands), the Advanced Course (AC) must be completed within two years after placement into the position. Similar training will be reviewed for equivalent. See website for more CES information: http://www.civiliantraining.army.mil/leader/Pages/Policy.aspx.

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-IV of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities.

Contacts

• Address AD-W6QKAA HQ US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]