Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11/12 (09798)

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District

Locations (City, State)

Detroit, MI

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Function as a Senior Contract Specialist performing a full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and/or Construction and A/E programs.

• Perform detailed analysis of bids and proposals received, ensuring compliance with specifications on advertised procurements.
• Perform cost and price analysis for all negotiations to determine fair and reasonableness of price.
• Utilize innovation for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process.
• Perform contracting functions of higher than usual complexity, such as contracting functions where no contractual precedence exists.

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Position may require travel up to 25% of duty time.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• 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 is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• It is highly recommended that resumes are limited to two pages or less and are written to clearly support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 GS-11 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing contracting and procurement work such as procuring a wide variety of products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; following-up with vendors on delivery, invoicing, and payment; performing price/cost analysis to determine price reasonableness; or similar contracting work. OR A Ph.D in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. This definition is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-09).
• For GS-12 - Specialized Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre-award functions requiring use of fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods; conducting negotiations during the procurement process; performing post-award functions and price/cost analysis; or similar contracting work. This definition is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-11).
• Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR 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.

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.