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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Army Contracting Command provides global contracting support to a diverse customer base in support of the Joint Warfighter

Duties

Determine the method of purchase: existing contract, open market, Federal Supply schedules, etc. Negotiate and prepare contract modifications that may change place of performance, scope of work, period of performance, and other conditions. Monitor the entire purchasing process from receipt of purchase request to completion of the order/contract. Monitor available goods and services through continuous market research. Ensure contract files are complete per regulations and agency policies Screen incoming correspondence, publications, and directives and forwards to appropriate Division personnel. Coordinate with other agencies to determine applicable labor laws and social legislation. Perform administrative work to include tracking and initiating personnel actions and inputs. This is a developmental position. Duties are written at the full performance grade level of GS-10.

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. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position accordingly.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience for Purchasing Agent: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience at the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in screening purchasing requests; 2) Assisting in monitoring costs for services/products; AND 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience at the GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating purchase requests; 2) Monitoring costs for services/products; AND 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience at the GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Determining the appropriate method of purchase; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 3) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience at the GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Selecting the method of solicitation including the appropriate clauses and provisions; 2) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications; 3) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 4) Preparing awardee recommendations to send to the Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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.

Contacts

• Address AD-W6QK4A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND APG DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk