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Contract Specialist - Fort Sill, United States - U.S. Army Contracting Command
Description
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:
Serves as Contracting Officer responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions for a variety of high-dollar, complex service, construction, supply, and utilities contracts, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, administration and termination in support of installation and tenant activities.
Responsibilities Perform pre-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts for highly specialized, new, or innovative equipment, construction, and services. Administer contracts for procurements of equipment, services, and construction programs. Develop solicitations with appropriate provisions, well-defined statements of work, and appropriate award factors. Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions to meet mission requirements. Monitor contractors' performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts. Resolve contract audit recommendations in a timely manner, while fully protecting the Government's interest.Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (nonNoncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-12 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management.
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 a 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:QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-11: Specialized Experience required for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing contracts for accuracy in accordance with policy; and 2) Analyzing contract data to identify procurement issues and recommend corrective action; and 3) Developing procurement plans and/or packages to meet the needs of the organization.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR Education:
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D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracting, purchasing, economics or organization and management.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-12: Specialized Experience required for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing procurement plans to ensure compliance with regulations; and 2) Evaluating cost analysis to conduct negotiation of contract prices, terms and conditions; and 3) Implementing contractual guidance and/or processes for the procurement of goods and/or services.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Attention to Detail Contract Performance Management Contracting/Procurement Influencing/Negotiating Time in
Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09 to qualify for the GS-11; OR GS-11 to qualify for the GS-12 position)
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:
d.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty per the DoDI , change 3.
This is a Contracting and Procurement Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.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.