CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Duties

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


• Develop draft solicitation documents, prepares and releases Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) documents, and prepares/reviews and posts pre-award synopses.


• Prepare basic contracts and secure required approvals from appropriate authorities.


• Determine contractor adherence to financial, production and delivery requirements.


• Negotiate changes in the terms of the contract to include specifications, delivery schedules, payment, and shipping points. Initiates contract amendments or modifications for approval of the contracting officer.


• Coordinates with resource managers to ensure funding is allocated or available.


• Use automated tools to manage projects, provide business advice to cardholders and billing officials, serving as point of contact for resolving customer inquiries


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

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 position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations.


• This position has been designated as non-critical sensitive as defined in DoD ‎5200.R, and requires you to possess, or obtain and maintain for the duration of employment, a Secret security clearance.


• This position is designated as Emergency Essential to support the Command's mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increasing tension and mobilization. Incumbent must sign DD Form ‎2365.


• This position requires successfully complete a deployment physical examination with favorable results.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.


• Permanent to Permanent Movements: Statutory return rights are granted for permanent, competitive service employees within the Department of Defense. For all other Federal agencies, administrative return rights may be granted.


• IAW CENTCOM MOD17 ‎15.f.‎7. Covid-‎19.?Must meet a host nation definition of vaccinated when deploying to countries with a COVID-‎19 vaccination requirement.


• For country specific COVID-‎19 requirements reference the foreign clearance guide and/or U.S. embassy website.


• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting foundational certification within ‎36 months as of entrance on duty.

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 GS-‎1102-‎12:

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:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-‎11 grade level in the Federal service which includes:‎1.) Utilize
contract writing systems (i.e. PAADS, SPS PD2, CON-IT) and Paperless Contract
Files (PCF) in the preparation of pre-award/post-award procurement actions and
solicitation packages; ‎2) Review cost/price analysis and breakdowns to
determine reasonableness of price; ‎3) Recommend and negotiate contract
changes; AND ‎4) Monitor contractor compliance for clarity and completeness.

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-‎11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required
experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification
requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience
is permitted.

*This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cutoff date for
referral is ‎13 Sep ‎23 after this date additional referral lists will be
created as vacancies are available. If you are referred and not selected or
receive a letter indicating you were ineligible, you must complete a new
application package for this vacancy to receive further consideration.

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.


• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.


• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation ‎1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI ‎1342.12 and DoDM ‎1342.12.


• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to ‎3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation ‎1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI ‎1342.12 and DoDM ‎1342.12.


• 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(n) Contracting and Procurement Career Field 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.


• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.


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  Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the organization's interest.

  
  


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  Benefits
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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 rsum 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
‎02/‎14/‎2024 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/‎12087169).
* Follow the prompts to select your rsum 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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