Job details
Salary $103,690 - $134,798 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is being filled under direct hiring authority.
This position is part of the defense threat reduction agency.
Responsibilities
As a contract specialist at the gs-1102-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a variety of complex requirements involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agencyPerforms market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances, and selects appropriate contracting techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problems Analyzes difficult contracting issues and determines recommended course of action, which often departs from previous approachesProvides business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in development of the statement of work or data requirementsReviews procurement requests for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions.
Procures more complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and/or research and developmentDetermines appropriate method of procurement (e.gSealed bidding or negotiation) using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types.
Executes post-award contract performance management actions on a group of contracts, such as those with cost reimbursement and/or those with incentive arrangementsEvaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics.
Provides business advice and guidance to others on contracting work and prepares correspondenceRepresents the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well defined.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this positionTravel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
1102 contracting
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen
Occasional travel
Work schedule: full-time
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for selective service
Suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Overtime: occasionally
Tour of duty: flexible
Recruitment incentives: not authorized
Fair labor standards act (flsa): exempt
Financial disclosure: required
Telework eligibility: this position is telework eligible
Resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret/sci security clearance.
Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the gs-13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:
AOne year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-12 grade level in the federal service as listed below:
Applicant must demonstrate experience and/or knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award, planning, solicitation development, proposal price/cost analysis and evaluation, negotiations and post-award functions; experience developing approaches for procurements lacking precedent, accommodating technological changes, and resolving major differences in the interpretation of the statement of work during discussions and/or negotiationsExperience applying a variety of federal guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures to acquisition, contract execution and post-award contract-management/administrationExperience negotiating contracts, including proposal evaluation and development of the government`s negotiation positionExperience with department of defense, cost contracting and procurement desktop-defense (pd2) is preferredDirecting contract management and oversight for all acquisition strategies, plans, procedures, and contracts from development through final closeoutProviding sound, expert business advice to customersProviding expert consultation services to management concerning acquisition planning, development, and progressAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingList education substitution, if applicable: you must have completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor`s degreeOr occupied a gs-1102-12 position since at least january 1, 2000Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the gs-12 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectorDawia level 2 certified or able to obtain within 24 months.
The employee must meet the qualification requirements for contracting positions under the defense acquisition workforce improvement act (dawia) as implemented under dod instruction 5000.66, operation of the defense acquisition, technology, and logistics workforce education, training, and career development program.
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)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the individual occupational requirements for the 1102, series as listed below:
Basic requirements for gs-13 and above
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to gs-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positionsAt least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
And
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor`s degree.
Exceptions: employees in gs-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on january 1, 2000This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are metHowever, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under paragraph d.
Waiver: when filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of paragraphs a and b above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experienceWith respect to each waiver granted under this paragraph d, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiverIf an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Graduate education: one academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time studySuch study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basisIf you cannot obtain your graduate school`s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
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 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.sEducation program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a u.sAccredited college or universityFor further information, visit: foreign education
Additional information
Other notes:
Acquisition position: this position requires acquisition workforce level ii certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position.
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitantThe dod criteria for hiring re-employed annuitants can be found at:
Http://www.esd.whs.mil/portals/54/documents/dd/issuances/140025/1400.25-v300.pdf
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency career transition assistance programs: this program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer neededTo receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ictap eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualificationsAnd 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ictap eligibilityFor more information:
Https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from selective service (see https://www.sss.gov/regver/wfregistration.aspx
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirementsWe will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Basic qualifications
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancyYour application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
Veterans preference: if you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans` preference you are claiming on your resumeYour veterans` preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Top secret
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-sensitive (ss)/high risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required documents
Required documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your complete resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to applyIf you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are required
1Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any formatIt must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.,` hrs per week and month/year` or `hrs per week and month/year to present`).
For additional information see: what to include in your resume.
2Transcripts {required}
This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
College transcript(s), required if qualifying based on educationWe accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
3Veteran`s documents
If applying using veteran`s preference or under a veteran`s hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
Dd214 showing character of service, sf-15 form and va letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
Please review the below link for other supporting documents needed for proof of eligibility:
Https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/downloads/fourthestaterequiredsupportingdocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=lgkkn1hw9a8is7v2lycs2q%3d%3d
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Military spouses
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
All u.sCitizens and displaced employees (interagency career transition assistance plan - ictap eligible (within the local commuting area) and military spouses.
