Summary
This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. ยง 9905, dated 6/23/2023
This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent performs pre- and post-award functions for a wide variety of specialized acquisitions for complex and diversified programs.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to all US Citizens and displaced federal employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) within the local commuting area
Duties
The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO
As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST at the NH-1102-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives
- Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents.
- Executes post-award contract performance management actions, evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts, and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics.
- Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers; represents the interest of USTRANSCOM in meetings and various contacts outside the agency.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This is a TERM appointment NTE 7/1/2028
- Must be a US citizen
- Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. (Visit www.sss.gov for more information)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Fulltime
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- REMOTE POSITION: This position is eligible for remote work within CONUS, as agreed upon by the employing organization. (See "Additional Information" section below)
- Travel expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606.
- This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). See "Additional Information" section below.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH - 02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector as listed below:
- Providing business advice to customers.
- Performing all pre-award/post-award functions.
- Using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure a variety of commodities, services and/or construction.
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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience outlined above, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102 series as listed below:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; OR a current DoD civilian employee, in any occupational series, who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the 1102 series while serving in the military on or before September 30, 2000, OR a current DoD civilian employee, who occupied 1102 series 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.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts showing the required information listed above will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Education
If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts showing your name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, the date it was awarded/conferred, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
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.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your 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: Per Section 9905 of title 5, U.S. Code (U.S.C.) Veterans Preference do not apply to this vacancy announcement; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring.
NOTE: If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., 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 apply. If 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
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format. It 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.
2. Transcripts: This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
- We 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.
- Please review your transcripts carefully before submitting as not all that are obtained via a web-based transcript retrieval site contain the name of the school issuing the degree. If the name of the school awarding the degree is not clearly listed, the transcript will not be accepted.
3. Additional documentation required if currently hold or previously held a federal position: most recent SF-50 and, if different, SF-50 showing highest grade held.
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.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12536838
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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