Contract Specialist with Security Clearance - Fort Dix, NJ, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Reviews requisitions and assists in analyzing requirements to determine the procurement method to be used (formal advertising or negotiated).
• Assists in developing appropriate solicitation packages that meet all requirements of status and regulations, in response to Government's needs, and assists the Contracting Officer in responding to queries from installation elements and prospective contractors pertaining to solicitations

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• A Secret Security clearance is required.
• This position requires a mobility agreement which requires written consent to comply with management directed permanent change of station (PCS) movement and/or deployment to support overseas contingency operations
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Occasional TDY may be required.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position

Selectee must meet position requirements for CONTRACTING Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty
Qualifications There are multiple vacancies, positions will be filled at the GS-07 grade level and full performance is at the GS-11 grade level

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 Education Requirement Contract Specialist:
(Must provide transcripts) Bachelor's 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 at the GS-07 grade level you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Applicants will be selected at the GS-07 level
The target grade of this position is FPL GS-11 GS-07:


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Assisting in compiling contract packages; 2) Assisting in monitoring contractor performance; assisting in preparing solicitations; 3) Assessing procurement documents for compliance with contractor agreements
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05)

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
In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above

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 ( ); 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

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Additional information

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 1- Contracting and Acquisition position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols

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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
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 you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
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

Basis for Rating:
Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified
Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

• Best Qualified

Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.

• Highly Qualified

Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.

• Qualified

Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position
You may claim Military Spouse preference
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference
DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only
Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position
To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility
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