Contract Specialist with Security Clearance - Fort Moore, GA, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Duties listed below are at the full performance GS
• Perform analysis of proposals received to identify areas subject to negotiation.
• Process a range of complex post-award functions to procure a variety of complex items and/or services.
• Prepare complex contract awards in accordance with policies or guidance to make award recommendations.
• Conducts negotiations with contractors at all levels of contracting from solicitation through post-award modifications

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent of this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 15% of the time.
• The incumbent of this position is required to submit pre-employment financial statement disclosure (OGE-450) and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive R.
• This position may be subject to a one (1) year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• See Additional Information for further requirements

Qualifications 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 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: GS-07:

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting with pre-award or post-award functions such as price/cost analysis, competition requirements, or administering contracts to complete the phases of a contract; 2) Placing orders in accordance with regulatory guidelines to ensure delivery or accountability of equipment received; and 3) Assisting with procuring supplies or services through advertising or negotiation methods to ensure adequate competition
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

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 yourofficial 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 )

GS-09:

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Pre-Award or Post-Award administrative contracting functions AND (2) Experience reviewing contracts for accuracy and conformance to policy and law AND (3) Assisting with the preparation of responses to inquiries
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)

OR Education:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.

B
or J.D
in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
GS-11:

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1(1) Experience performing Pre- and/or Post-Award functions; AND (2) Experience assisting in developing procurement plans AND (3) Experience performing analysis of bids/proposals for compliance with specifications on negotiated procurements
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:
Ph.
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 do the work of the position
Education


PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education
College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded


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

• 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 a(n) Career Program (CP) 1- Contracting and Acquisition Career Field position.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position

Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty in accordance with the DoDI , change 3.

• Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at
• Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This vacancy is a career ladder position being filled at the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 grade level

Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-11 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by applicants (including current federal employees) are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education
College/university transcripts (official/unofficial) MUST include name of applicant, name of college/university, type of degree, discipline, and date degree awarded.

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