About the Position: Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities and operations required to contractually support the most complex and highest dollar value missions for the District. Commits the Government in the capacity of a designated Contracting Officer within prescribed authority.

Duties

Perform pre-award contracting functions which require the use firm fixed-price contract types to procure construction, architect-engineer, and service projects. Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities and operations required to contractually support the mission. Serve as a Contract Specialist for both pre- and post-award functions for the District. Prepare well written and concise documentation such as Determination and Findings, Justification and Approvals, and Award Determinations to support the procurement decision(s). Work with junior Contract Specialist in a mentor capacity, providing on-the-job training and assistance. Collaborate with Project Delivery Teams involved in acquisitions for Construction, Architect-Engineering and Environmental Services, as well as general supplies and services. Conduct market research and coordinate with the Deputy for Small Business to determine sources to be solicited; determine appropriate procurement strategy; conduct pre-proposal conferences and address protests. Evaluate proposals in accordance with source selection evaluation processes; conduct negotiations and prepare award documents; and conduct formal debriefings with unsuccessful offer.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is required within 30 days of reporting to duty.
• The incumbent of this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's warrant.
• Incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid state issued drivers license.
• Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

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 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 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: GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) conducting acquisition planning by coordinating pre and post-contract award functions; 2) preparing solicitations that communicate requirements to industry; 3) evaluating responses to solicitations; 4) administering contracts; 5) interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific contracting issues; AND 6) mentoring junior contract specialist. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). 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. 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-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementContract AwardDetermination of How Best to Satisfy Requirements for the Mission AreaSource Selection PlanningTeamwork

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 RD-W2SD03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK DO NOT MAIL Norfolk, VA 23510 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk