Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this vacancy is US and Non-US Citizens

• The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist
• Supervises employees performing contracting and procurement functions regarding service, supply, and/or construction contracts.
• Responsible for overall planning and management of the department under his/her supervision.
• The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, and managing contractual actions for complex functional areas and for acquisitions which may lack precedent.
• The acquisitions may include unique supplies, information technology, construction projects, and various technical services
• The incumbent is responsible for formulating complex procurement plans, working with complex work statements, providing expert guidance to management and customers in defining procurement needs, complying with regulatory requirements, and addressing issues unique to the specific procurement.
• Reviews requirement package for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative, regulatory and procedural requirements
• Analyzes requirements to determine appropriate method of procurement and type of contract most favorable to the NAFI. Works with customer to further develop acquisition plans, requirements, and evaluation criteria for source selection.
• Develops solicitation and contract in accordance with regulatory requirements and performs the full range of source selection applicable to each procurement.
• Performs contract administration functions for all assigned contracts. Makes final determination on progress payments, control of Government furnished property, change orders, contractor claims, excusable delays and mutual mistakes
• Monitors contractor performance to ensure full compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications
• Performs job-site visits as necessary to conduct special compliance checks. Performs all contract termination functions to include assigning settlement agreements. Performs contract closeout upon completion
• Ensures that all memorandums and other pertinent procurement documents are prepared adequately and accurately in accordance with policy and regulation
• Incumbent will keep the Chief or team leader current with up-to-date status of actions and provides information for various management information reports and input for the Strategic Plan
• Uses automated acquisition systems, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and other software as required to perform duties
• Provides special instructions and advisory services to customers on difficult issues and responds to technical questions for complex, novel, or non-routine and routine contracting matters
• Monitors work in progress as appropriate to assess quality and quantity according to standards established by the Branch or Division Chief
• Provides technical guidance and training regarding contracting procedures and reviews and approves procurement actions worked by subordinate contracting staff
• May serve as a warranted Contracting Officer within prescribed authority limits and performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities and duties
• Assists other division members as needed and participates in special projects. Performs other duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A physical examination may be required
• Must be willing to adhere to strict appearance policy
• Position requires occasional travel
• Incumbent must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier II background investigation.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using the English Language in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. All qualification requirements must include experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level.

Qualified candidates will possess at least one year of work experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level to include:

1. Extensive experience in applying acquisition laws, contract principles, statues, Executive Orders, regulations and/or procedures applicable to pre-award and post award actions
2. Experience in procuring and administering contracts for a wide variety of supplies, services, and construction.
3. Experience leading, teaching, and mentoring others.
4. Must have experience creating and delivering formal written and oral presentations to various levels (i.e., writing complex acquisition plans, statements of work, solicitations, contracts and supporting documentation; conducting proposal conferences, site visits, evaluation panels, and debriefings).

Preferred candidates will possess a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of 24 semester hours of business courses, Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II/II in contracting or other applicable professional certification.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCES ON YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WHEN USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

Hiring preferences and priority consideration will be applied in accordance with Federal Law and applicable regulations.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCES ON YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WHEN USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Optional: Our job application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a resume.
Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• License
• DA Form 3433
• DA Form 3434
• Other (3)
• Other (4)
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened

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