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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 Supervisory Contract Specialist:
Degree and Experience: I have a 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.); and have completed all mandatory training requirements for a Contracting Professional Certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and possess four years of acquisition experience (At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.)
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I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency; OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty.
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-14 grade level which includes: 1. Perform supervisory duties for the personnel management of acquisition and procurement staff; 2. Execute comprehensive acquisition strategies, initiatives, and plans to address unique acquisition problems and meet critical acquisition mission requirements; 3. Develop contract and acquisition administration policies, procedures, and techniques; 4. Collaborate with high level senior civilian and military leadership, key officials, and other stakeholders to defend, and advocate for the missions, operating budget, and contractual/acquisition policies and programs; and 5. Provide expert technical leadership, staff coordination, and guidance in contracting and acquisition system matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14)
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-14).
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
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
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- Supervises, manages, and provides guidance, advice, and assistance to subordinate Huntsville Center Contracting Branch Chiefs, Section Chiefs, and Team Leaders.
- Implements contracting laws, higher authority directives, policies, develops and issues local guidance.
- Establishes reporting procedures and priorities to ensure compliance with program directives and goals established by Center Chief of Contracting.
- Provide advice on complex acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiation, cost and price analysis, evaluation, award and contract administration for the full range of contract types.
- Develops organizational plans and goals through subordinate Branch Chiefs. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work using subordinate Branch Chiefs, Section Chiefs, and Team Leaders.
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- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450) and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
- A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
- Completion of a service agreement is required for individuals assigned or selected to fill a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) for a 3-year tenure period.
- This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification
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 Supervisory Contract Specialist:
Degree and Experience: I have a 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.); and have completed all mandatory training requirements for a Contracting Professional Certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and possess four years of acquisition experience (At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.)
OR
I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency; OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty.
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-14 grade level which includes: 1. Perform supervisory duties for the personnel management of acquisition and procurement staff; 2. Execute comprehensive acquisition strategies, initiatives, and plans to address unique acquisition problems and meet critical acquisition mission requirements; 3. Develop contract and acquisition administration policies, procedures, and techniques; 4. Collaborate with high level senior civilian and military leadership, key officials, and other stakeholders to defend, and advocate for the missions, operating budget, and contractual/acquisition policies and programs; and 5. Provide expert technical leadership, staff coordination, and guidance in contracting and acquisition system matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14)
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-14).
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
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
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- 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.
- This is a(n) 14 Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- 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.
- 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.
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