Job summary

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. About the Position: Serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist for the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at either Fort Cavazos, TX or White Sands Missile Range, NM. *THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION* The following incentives MAY be offered. -Permanent Change of Station Entitlement (PCS) -Relocation/Recruitment

Major duties

Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage the various contracting functions. Review new or changed policies, laws, and regulations affecting work of the branch and develops new or changed internal policies and procedures. Develop plans and procedures on matters having broad implications and presents as recommendations to the Division Chief. Develop and recommend budget and resource plans to accomplish the work of the branch to include immediate and known or anticipated long-range projects. Analyze requirements, recommends necessary revisions to requirements, determines method of procurement, and develops plan of action to include milestones, acquisition strategy plan and type of contract. Development of staffing and issue of all acquisition documentation, which allow for the execution of legal binding contracts. Monitor work of the contractor as well as act as contract advisor for customers and branch staff. Manage, train, and supervise the work of the branch.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Basic Requirement for Supervisory Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing Pre-award for the acquisition of services or supplies such as writing acquisition strategies, determining price reasonableness, or determining contractor responsibility to complete the phases of a contract; 2) Performing Post-award for the acquisition of services or supplies such as monitoring contractor performance, issuing non-conformance reports, or executing contract closeout to complete the phases of a contract; and 3) Leading a group of employees within a contracting office to ensure assigned work is in compliance with regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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.

Education

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/

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.