Contract Specialist

Duties

• Manage GPC accounts to ensure the integrity of the program is maintained within the contracting operations of the organization.


• Review procurement work directives and procurement data packages for regulatory compliance, clarity and completeness.


• Answer inquiries and prepare responses to protests, claims or Congressional inquiries from inception to contract closing.


• Request cost or price analysis and reviews cost breakdowns to determine and establish reasonableness of price.


• Monitor the progress on contracts through telephone conversations, correspondence, reports, and vouchers.


• Conduct/lead negotiations with potential contractors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• Male applicants born after December ‎31, ‎1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.


• One year trial/probationary period may be required.


• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.


• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.


• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for contracting practitioner certification within ‎60 months as of entrance on duty.


• Emergency Essential designated requiring you to perform the duties and requirements of the position in the event of crisis until relieved by proper authority along with being immunized with the complete Anthrax vaccination series and annual boosters.


• Position requires a valid drivers license.


• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-‎450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.


• Position is considered essential to support DA's mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increasing tension or mobilization.


• Position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the positi

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 (‎1102):

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational
institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees (Note: You must attach a
copy of your transcripts.).

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:

Specialized Experience (GS-‎12) : One year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-‎11 grade level in the Federal service which includes:
experience managing a Government Purchase Card (GPC) program to ensure the
integrity of the program; experience providing business advice related to
contracting laws, regulations, principles, and procedures; experience
performing cost or price analysis and conducting negotiations with potential
contractors; and experience monitoring the progress on contracts to ensure
compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no
substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-
visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.


• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.


• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.


• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.


• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.


• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.


• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI ‎1400.25 volume ‎1250.


• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.


• The initial length of this overseas tour is ‎12 months.


• This is a Career Program (CP) ‎14 - Contracting position.


• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.


• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.


• Due to COVID-‎19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.


• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.


• Relocation Incentive is authorized.


• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive
  benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
  to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
  rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  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.
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, 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.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other
candidates.
* Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive
benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to
a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your
agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are
eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of
preference categories and the associated required documents is in the
Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your 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.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

**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 questionnaire and
submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents** section
above.

The complete application package must be submitted by ‎11:59 PM (EST) on
‎04/‎03/‎2023 to receive consideration
* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/‎11891131).
* Follow the prompts to select your r esume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account
(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear
on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date
your application was last updated. For information on what each Application
Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

AD-APF-WKBA41 408TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE ‎09366
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be
used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as
applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not
qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read
the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are
eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of
preference categories and the associated required documents is in the
Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your 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.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

**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.

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