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: The incumbent will serve as Contract Specialist, with responsibility for representing the Mission and Installation Contracting Command in Ft. Moore, GA.

Duties

Prepare solicitation documents, including advising and assisting in source selection procedures. Monitor contractor's performance for compliance with contract terms and conditions ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Award contracts ensuring fund availability and determine type of contract best suited to the mission requirement. Ensure appropriate funding, negotiate terms and conditions based on objectives obtained for purchase requests. Complete pre-award and post award functions for the pre-award and administration of contracts for acquisition programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 15% of the time.
• The incumbent of this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Selectees must complete Foundation certification in the Acquisition Career Field of Contracting within 24 months from the date of Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• This position may be subject to a one (1) year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• See Additional Information for further requirements.

Qualifications

This is a Developmental GS-07/09 Position with Full-Performance at GS-11. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-11 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. All applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education. College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded. Basic Requirement for a 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Experience performing Pre- and/or Post-Award functions; AND (2) Experience assisting in developing procurement plans AND (3) Experience performing analysis of bids/proposals for compliance with specifications on negotiated procurements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Provide pre and post award functions to include contract negotiations, price analysis and contract administration. (2) Monitor contract performance for compliance with terms and conditions. (3) Analyze contract data to identify issues and recommend corrective action AND (4) Provide technical procurement and contract administration guidance to lower-level personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailContract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementCustomer ServicePreparation and Negotiation 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-09 or GS-11).

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/.

All applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education. College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded.

This is a Developmental position with Full-Performance at GS-12. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.

Contacts

• Address AD-W6QM05 MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Moore, GA 31905 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk