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: This position is a developmental GS-11 full performance GS-12 Contract Specialist with Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. Incumbent is responsible for the full range of contracting functions.

Duties

Perform pre and post-award contracting functions in the development, justification, coordination, and completion of a large number and variety of procurement transactions from time of receipt to award, administration, and close out. Provide guidance in the development of the statement of work and data requirements. Provide guidance for acquisition planning functions for specific requirements coordinating with customers, legal and contracting personnel. Formulate the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement in compliance with socioeconomic programs. Interpret contract provisions for contractors and agency officials to negotiate contract modifications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Position may require 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.
• Business travel will be up to 15% of the time.
• See Additional Information section for other Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens This vacancy is a career ladder position being filled at the GS-11 and/or GS-12 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-12 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management. 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 a 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: QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-11: Specialized Experience required for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating purchase requests to ensure appropriate funding; and 2) Reviewing contracts for accuracy and conformity to policy and law; and 3) Monitoring contractor performance to ensure they are in compliance with project requirements. 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 perform the work of the position, such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracting, purchasing, economics or organization and management. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-12: Specialized Experience required for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting negotiation of contract prices, terms and conditions on behalf of the organization; and 2) Issuing solicitations to communicate contract requirements to potential contractors; and 3) Implementing contractual regulatory guidance for the procurement of goods and services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

All applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education. College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded.

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-W6QM23 MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk