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: Serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist for the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) located at Fort Cavazos, Texas. *THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION* The following incentives MAY be offered. -Permanent Change of Station Entitlement (PCS) -Relocation/Recruitment

Duties

Serve as a senior advisor to commanders, directors, and other key officials on all aspects of contract acquisition and oversight. Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials in order to advise on the contracting implications of proposed management decisions and to recommend alternatives based on acquisition considerations. Direct preparation of solicitation documents, pre-proposal conferences, proposal evaluation, negotiation and competitive range determination. Plan, develop, and establish the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Manage overall operations to include government property administration. Develop program metrics for the Division based on analysis of local operations and conducts periodic evaluations against those metrics. Implement performance efficiencies, promotes team building and improves business practices. Exercise independent judgment in resolving many complex contracting issues not adequately covered by existing regulations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty according to the DoDI 5000.66, change 3.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This critical acquisition position requires a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service for at least three years upon entering this position.
• Position requires certification per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements necessary to obtain a Contracting Officer Warrant, authorizing signature and the full range of responsibilities that accompany contracting officer duties.
• One supervisory year trial/probationary period may be required.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Supervisory 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) Leading a Contracting or Procurement office to include planning, organizing, or preforming pre and post award contracting functions to assign workload to acquisition personnel; 2) Performing Procuring Contracting Officer duties such as source selections, awarding complex contracts, completing acquisition strategies, or authorization to sign contracts to meet mission requirements; and 3) Reviewing solicitations, awards, contracts, or other procurement actions for compliance with applicable acquisition policies, regulations, or statutes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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 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.

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-W6QM18 MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76548 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk