This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, Contracting Organization's offices at FORT MEADE MD.

Duties

Serves as intermediary between the team and upper management. Articulates assignments, plans subordinate work, trains or arranges training, provides input to the supervisor on performance management and personnel administration. Plans, develops, and establishes the contract strategy for the overall acquisition program. Serves as negotiation Team Leader and spokesperson for the Government during complex contract negotiations. Directs/performs the full range of contract administration; provides direction for solving the extremely complex technical problems associated with the analysis and evaluation of complex administration issues. Serves as technical authority and subject matter expert in all aspects of cradle-to-grave contracting, to include acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, post-award administration and contract closeout.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Obtain / Maintain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Professional Acquisition Certification.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).

Qualifications

Time-in-Grade Requirements: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. EducationExemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13? which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience in: acquisition planning, developing acquisition packages, negotiating, awarding, administering and assessing contract performance while ensuring procurement policies or regulations compliance, improving organizational and mission effectiveness. Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Competencies:Administration and Management, Contracting/Procurement, Influencing/Negotiating, and Leading People Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.

Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Contacts

• Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE 2300 East Drive Bldg 3600 Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil