Serves as a Lead Contract Specialist within Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The primary purpose of this position is responsible for a full range of pre and post award contracting actions in support of DeCA's Mission.

Duties

Perform pre and post-award contracting functions including acquisition planning, market research, price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration. Procure equipment, supplies or services through formal advertising and negotiation techniques. Review purchase requests and other documentation for accuracy and completeness, to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Monitor contractor performance. Perform cradle to grave functions of a contract specialist for equipment, supplies and services to include but not limited to Pre-Award, Contract Administration, Contract Modification, prepare Contract Award Packages. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

DoD QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR GS-1102 CONTRACTING POSITIONS This is an individual, single agency qualification standard for Department of Defense positions. This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended. Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 positions: A. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience for the GS-12 include: Use innovative techniques to develop contractual arrangements. Use tools such as price/cost analysis, source selection evaluation, and performance criteria to commit to multi-year contracts. Negotiate acquisitions and ensuring all special requirements and clauses are included within the award. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: Work is mostly sedentary but there will be some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending or sitting. There are no special physical demands for this position. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: CommunicationContract AdministrationIndividual Occupational RequirementsLeadershipMinimum Qualifications GS-13Pre-Award Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is usually performed in an office area, conference rooms, or similar environment Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No.

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]