About the Position: U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), US Army Health Contracting Activity (USAHCA), Medical Readiness Contracting Office, East (MRCO-E), Dalecarlia Health Contracting Branch, located at Fort Detrick, MD. This is an Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project position.

Duties

Perform pre-award and post-award functions in the specialized area of health care contracting direct health care provider services, medical equipment and supplies, medical equipment maintenance and repair, and environmental services contracts. Facilitate pre-award functions for procurement involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive new or innovative equipment systems, clinical research, and services of significant importance to the region. Provide advice and direction to less experienced contracting professionals and Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) representatives. Analyze and evaluate cost and pricing data elements to determine price reasonableness for major acquisitions with limited precedent data available. Administer long-term, highly complex contracts for procurement of health care providers, medical equipment and supplies, facility maintenance, and environmental services contracts. Administer long-term complex contracts for procurement of highly specialized, new/innovative equipment systems; clinical research; and services affecting major programs that have impact on contractors' operations and on local geographic areas.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• The position requires the incumbent to travel and work at an alternate duty station (TDY) for up to 10% of the work calendar year.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre-award and or post award procurement functions within an organization; and ensuring that all contract actions taken are in compliance with applicable laws, and regulations; and developing procurement strategies for both supplies and services for the organization.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH 02). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract AdministrationContracting SupportContracting/Procurement 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.

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 M1-W40M01 US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk