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. 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: Serve as a Contract Analyst procuring materials, supplies, services, construction, commercial items & equipment. #ACC-DTA

Duties

Procure materials, supplies, services, construction, commercial items, and equipment to perform contract administration of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and contracting functions. Develop and issue solicitations/purchase orders for SAP and contract operations on behalf of the Government. Receive purchase requests from various customers, reviewing each requirement for adequacy and completeness, providing recommendation on the most appropriate SAP / contract type. Performs contract administration, contract negotiations, or termination functions on a wide range of contracts/purchase orders. Performs considerable research and contacts with customers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, or non-local markets to locate sources for items or services. Functions as a journeyman level sufficient to support the management and business practices of a full service procurement organization, including workflow, work processes, automation and organizational structure. Negotiates terms of purchase orders and contracts, analyzes pricing on purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), or issues delivery orders under the terms and conditions of the existing contract. Determines method of procurement and selects appropriate solicitation format using mandatory clauses, and based on consideration of such matters as urgency of need, realistic delivery schedules, adequacy of competition, and technical data. Assists in the development and implementation of internal procedures for accomplishing coordination and administration of all Post support operations. Prepares detailed findings and other documentation in cases of dispute over contract terms of contracts. Prepares replies to contractors and customers on claims, appeals, protests, or congressional inquiries. Evaluates prospective contractors bids/offers and determines successful contractor in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures. These duties are described at the full performance level (GS-09). The GS-07 level is developmental with promotion potential to the full performance level at GS-09.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly.
• Must file annual financial statement.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 for GS-07 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes providing assistance in preparing purchase orders and contracts; reviewing purchase requests for adequacy and completeness; assisting in the review of contractor bids/offers; and utilizing a variety of automated systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-05). OR Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Successfully completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree and claiming Superior Academic Achievement. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.) Specialized Experience for GS-09 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes procuring materials, supplies, services, construction, commercial items, and/or equipment; assist with negotiating terms of purchase orders and contracts; preparing purchase order pricing or blanket purchase agreements; and reviewing contract specifications for clarity and adequacy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07). OR Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Education can be substituted for experience. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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