About the Position: This position supports the Director of Resource Management at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort George G. Meade, MD. Position is a GS-09 level with promotion potential to a GS-11. The position may be filled at either level GS-09 or GS-11. If selected at the GS-09 level, noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level is authorized pending time in grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform at the next higher/target level grade duties.

Duties

Duties are described at the full performance level GS-11. If selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. Ensure the establishment, continuation, surveillance, and dissolution of the direct health care provider program (DHCPP), TRICARE initiatives, Contingency/Special Funding requirements, and administrative personnel requirements. Gather and prepare background documents for contract initiatives. Review and assess contractor and government furnished cost data such as cost status reports, contract funds report, and cost performance reports. Assist customers in preparation of initial contract requests and coordinate the development and tracking of Resource Management documentation necessary to support approval of all contract manpower requirements. Prepare evaluation factors for contractor proposal evaluations and serve on contract evaluation boards as required to evaluate and recommend best value vendors for award of clinical and administrative services. Develop and present surveillance plans and supporting documentation concerning the status of health program requirements. May perform field visits to review programs and provide staff assistance and guidance. Ensure the timely flow of invoices, delivery orders, purchase requests, and other financial and administrative documents.

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 Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current 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.) 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. Basic Requirements for GS-09 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with monitoring health care programs involving civilian health care contractors; assisting with development of Statements of Work (SOW); and utilizing assigned systems (i.e. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)) to ensure the timely flow of invoices, delivery orders, and/or purchase requests. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in business administration, human resources, or other fields related to the position to be filled such as Health Care Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (You must attach a copy of transcripts). 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 second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Basic Requirements for GS-11 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting customers with preparation of contract requests; developing Statements of Work (SOW) for contracting efforts; and reviewing contractor and government furnished cost data (such as: cost status reports, contract funds report, and cost performance reports). 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, such as: Health Care Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (You must attach a copy of transcripts). 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract ManagementContracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationProject ManagementWritten Communication

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 JT-DHA-DD83DJ DHA NCR MARKET DO NOT MAIL Various Locations, DC 00000 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk