About the Position: The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) will rapidly and efficiently research, develop,prototype, test, evaluate, procure, transition, and/or field critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term and mid-term threats. The RCCTO will produce or acquire material solutions, consistent with the Army's modernization priorities that maximize Soldiers' capabilities to deploy, fight, and win on future battlefields.

Duties

Serves as a Senior Contracting Officer representing the agency or department as the program's contractual authority at conferences and meetings. Conducts pre-proposal conferences to convey acquisition information to potential bidders, the media and other interested parties. Plans, develops, and establishes the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Responsible for the pre-negotiation position and determines the type of contracts and negotiation authority to be used together with the justification. Oversees and guides all negotiation and contract actions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Acquisition Back To Basics:This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting Professional-C) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel away from your permanent duty station requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires Drug Testing.

Qualifications

There is one vacancy located in either Fort Belvoir, VA OR Redstone Arsenal, AL. 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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleRe-employed AnnuitantReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Requirement (IOR) for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Official Transcripts must be submitted with conferred date.) 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. **You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package, which includes your bachelor's transcripts even if you have a master's degree. **** In addition to the basic education requirement listed above, you must also meet the specialized experience requirement listed below: Specialized Experience: In order to qualify for this position, an applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1. Coordinating high priority technical, complex classified contracting services to support contract requirements, high dollar and mission essential acquisitions; 2. Providing advice for pre-award and post-award contract functions involving highly specialized procurements of significance and sensitivity; 3. Analyzing acquisition strategy to determine contract specializations such as negotiation, cost and price analysis, and contract administration; 4. Identifying the magnitude and terms of contracts to ensure streamlined program execution accelerated delivery of operational capabilities to the field; and 5. Reviewing acquisition program requirements (i.e. the issuance of contract modifications, investigation and resolution of contractors delays, contractor performances appraisal, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims, and similar matters) to determine best course of action. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-03 orGS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyCommunicationsContract ManagementLeadershipNegotiation This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Professional certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program, contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil.

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-foreignqualifications/.

Basic Education Requirement (IOR) for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Official Transcripts must be submitted with conferred date.)

**You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package, which includes your bachelor's transcripts even if you have a Master's degree.**

Contacts

• Address AD-W6J1AA US ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk