About the Position: Incumbent responsible for the full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution, and administration for supplies, equipment, services, construction and/or special assigned programs. PLEASE NOTE: Selection(s) may be made at the GS-07, GS-09, GS-11 or the GS-12 level. If selection is at the GS-07, 09,11 level, the position will be considered Developmental with Full-Performance at GS-12.

Duties

Responsible for pre and post-award contracting functions in the development, justification, coordination, and completion of a large number and variety of procurement transactions. Provide guidance for acquisition planning functions for specific requirements by coordinating with customers. Executes and/or recommend award of a contract for complex services and supplies. Identify and address contractor performance issues. Ensures the requirements of law and regulations have been complied with and clearances and approvals have been obtained prior to signing contracts. Monitor contractor performance in relation to completion of required schedule and contractual obligations. These duties are described at the full performance level of GS-12. The duties at the GS-07/09/11 level are developmental leading to such performance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• You must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 15% of the time.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This is an Army Acquisition Workforces (AAW) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements for Contracting Professional Certification within 3 years of entry on duty.
• Incumbent maybe required to obtain a Warranted Contracting Officer Certification.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

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. Current 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. ***All applicants (to include current Federal Employees) must submit a copy of ALL of your transcripts with this application package*** Basic Education Requirement for the 1102 series: A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if, ON OR BEFORE September 30, 2000: (A) A current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in any Federal agency; OR (B) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (C) A current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series 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 GS-07 Specialized Experience Required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Assisting with the development of procurement transactions to procure of goods and/or services; (2) Assisting with contractor performance reviews to ensure contractual compliance; AND (3) Assisting with procurement action reviews to assure completeness. OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). Qualifications for GS-09 Specialized Experience Required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Providing analysis of contractor performance to ensure contract compliance; (2) Assisting with contract negotiations to help formulate a negotiation strategy; AND (3) Negotiate delivery schedule changes to solve contractor issues. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Qualifications for GS-11 Specialized Experience Required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Reviewing procurement actions for accuracy to ensure regulatory compliance; (2) Analyzing contractual requirements to determine appropriate procurement method; AND (3) Evaluating contractor compliance with contract provisions to meet regulatory guidance. OR Education: Successfully completed a 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, contracts, purchasing, economics, engineering, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management. Qualifications for GS-12 Specialized Experience Required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Analyzing contractual requirements to determine appropriate procurement method; (2) Performing cost/price analysis on a variety of contracts to conduct contract negotiations; AND (3) Analyzing contract/procurement data to identify issues and recommend corrective action. ***Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.*** You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementPlanning and EvaluatingPreparation and Negotiation

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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-W6QM13 US ARMY MISSION AND INSTALLATION DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk