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: Temporary Supervisory Contract Specialist position. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed NTE 1 year.

Duties

Serve as Division Chief, participating fully in the administration and supervision of a staff comprised of professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in the execution of contracting and procurement programs. Serve as a technical expert in the field of Government-to-Government procurement operations as they apply to policy and compliance. Exercises authority as a Division Chief to assign work directly to subordinates, setting priorities and suspense dates.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position may have a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 25% of the time.
• This critical acquisition position requires a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service for at least three years upon entering this position.
• See Additional Information for further requirements.

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. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. 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 Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Education Requirement for 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) experience leading a contracting office, planning, organizing and carrying out contracting services, 2.) reviewing solicitations, contracts, and other procurement actions for compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and statutes, 3.) influencing and motivating persons or groups to take actions related to advancing the fundamental goals and objectives of the contracting program AND 4.) direct work of subordinates employees. Additional Requirements for Critical Acquisition Position (CAP): CAP Qualifications -Have four years of acquisition experience. -Be DAWIA or Back-to-Basics certified in Contracting at the highest level. -As a condition of employment, execute a three-year tenure agreement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementDecisiveness 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 AD-W6QM45 MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Eustis, VA 23604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk