This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and as advisor to the Program Executive Officer/Project Manager, on acquisition activities associated primarily with research, development and procurement.

Duties

Provide advice and assistance to the PEO and assigned PMs regarding contracting strategies and business matters relating to contracts, planning and management activities that support assigned PM programs. Manage the entire life cycle process of assigned major combat systems including concept development, engineering and manufacturing development, and initial production. Serve as principal advisor to the Project Manager on all procurement and production issues. Support the Business Management Team and the Acquisition Lifecycle Team with contracting information to be incorporated into the team's periodic reports and strategic endeavors. Analyze, evaluate and provide recommendation for programs which involve government owned contractor operated plants, purchase of government development and production equipment on a variety contracts, numerous contractors, and subcontractors

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.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for certification at Level III in the Acquisition Career Field "Contracting" within 24 months of entrance on duty.
• 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.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement occasionally of the time

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized experience is defined as performing duties which includes: 1) developing and/or implementing acquisition or contracting strategy from inception through execution; 2) reporting on contract execution as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR); 3) developing local policy based on Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation, or other related agency regulations; and, 4) advising program management officials on all issues related to contract planning, awards, execution, and contract closeout. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position 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.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6DPAA PEO IEW AND S ABERDEEN DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk