About the Position: This Supervisory Contract Specialist is located with the Contracting Division, MEGA Project Branch located in Galveston, TX. A Relocation Incentive in lieu of PCS MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.

Duties

Participate in the development of the District’s overall acquisition Strategy, plans, determination and findings, consolidation memorandums, source selection plans, and contractual documentation for pre and post award. Serve as a Branch Chief and Source Selection Authority on major A/E and Construction contracts utilizing formal source selection procedures for major programs (military, civil) of the District with an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant. Supervise, plan, and direct the Branch Sections Chiefs in the accomplishments of their assigned functions and their overall personnel management activities. Assign, review, and approve work of subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees and evaluates employee performance, develops performance plans, and rates employees. Provide oversight of contract functions to include acquisition planning, proposal evaluation, contract award, administration, and closeout for all Branch Sections ensuring compliance with all regulations, statues, policies, and guidance. Advise acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, primary customers, and District office personnel in all phases of the acquisition process.

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 Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Selectee must be an Acquisition Corps (AC) member at the time of permanent selection for the position or have been granted a waiver.
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one- year supervisory probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
• Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification is required and must be submitted with your application package.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements.
• Incumbent is required to successfully complete the Civilian Education System Course and the Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of being assigned this position.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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 Supervisory Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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. Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions - You Must Have: 1) Be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent 2) Hold a bachelor's degree 3) Have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions 4) Possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. 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 that MUST include ALL of the following: (1) Conducting pre and post award activities for Architecture, Engineering and Construction contracts to include actions such as acquisition planning, formal source selection, bid or proposal analysis, negotiating, and SCO/HCA peer reviews as a senior contracting officer ($100M and above). (2) Reviewing and evaluating solicitations and contracts for compliance with acquisition laws, principles, regulations, statues, Executive Orders, and procedures for pre and post award actions.(3) Exercising supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised, as well as recruiting and hiring new staff.(4) Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are communicated through the formal employee performance management system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Specialized experience MUST be clearly stated within resume. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementLeadership 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-13).

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 RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk