About the Position: This position is located at the Space and Missile Defense Technical Center (SMDTC), US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. USASMDC conducts space and missile defense operations and provides planning, integration, control and coordination of Army forces and capabilities. This is a Demonstration Project Position.

Duties

Evaluate and interpret regulations, policies and procedures to determine applicability and efficiency of business processes and impact to the organization. Advise program officials of acquisition objectives and in the preparation of contractual documents. Develop, present, and advise management and senior leaders of acquisition and business related processes. Lead or participate on ad-hoc teams with organizational representatives on acquisition issues. Prepare various acquisition related reports for data analysis. Review and manage data relative to contract actions being executed.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.
• 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.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).

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 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: To qualify for this position, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (DE-03 or GS-13) or equivalent pay band in the Federal service which includes 1) Analyze acquisition requirements to identify issues in need of solutions, process improvements or planning; 2) Provide acquisition/contracting guidance to management or technical personnel; AND 3) Analyze financial or contractual data supporting an acquisition program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower pay band/grade level position in the federal service (DE-03/GS-13 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementLeadershipPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving

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.

Additional Information:

• This position is covered under an alternative personnel system known as the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Management Demonstration Project. The Demonstration replaces GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The salary range of the position being filled will not be decreased with the change to pay bands. This position, DE-04, incorporates GS-14 step 1 through GS-15 step 10 grade and salary levels.

Contacts

• Address AD-W4T8AA US ARMY SPACE AND MSL DEF CMD DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk