Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Position is located in Charlottesville, VA. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, its subordinate organizations and contracting centers enable Army readiness through contracting solutions in support of the Army and Unified Land Operations, anytime, anywhere. #ACC-DTA Responsibilities Assignments become progressively more difficult, and supervision becomes progressively less detailed as incumbent gains more experience until the full performance level is reached. Incumbent performs developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Full performance duties include: Serve as a Senior Contract Specialist at the Army Contracting Command INSCOM National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) for highly specialized, long-term, complex contracts that affect a wide range of procurement activities. Responsible for all phases of the acquisition cycle from initiation of the requirement through contract close-out or termination. Serve as lead negotiator for all complex contracts/procurements. Serve as advisor to senior program and acquisition officials. Evaluates contractor proposals, provide advice and guidance in establishing and justifying negotiation positions, and participates in the resolution of complex negotiation issues. Identifies existing or potential problems and provides advice and guidance for a course of action to resolve procurement problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package Basic Education Requirement for Contract Specialist: A bachelor's 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 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; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series on or before September 30, 2000. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience Required: GS-11 To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilizing acquisition automated systems to perform pre-award and post-award contracting functions; 2) Performing research to provide acquisition guidance to execute contracting requirements; AND 3) Developing written contract documents for higher level review. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Specialized Experience Required: GS-12 To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions; 2) Determining method of procurement contract clauses; 3) Assessing market conditions for availability of competition; 4) Reviewing contract bids; 5) Preparing proposals and cost data to advise on offers evaluation; AND 6) Assisting with procurement packages and acquisition plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience Required: GS-13 To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions; 2) Determining method of procurement and contract clauses; 3) Assessing market conditions for availability of competition; 4) Evaluating contract bids for fair competition; 5) Preparing written correspondence related to proposals and cost data; AND 6) Performing analysis of procurement packages and acquisition plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Education can be substituted for experience at the GS-11 level only. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Oral Communication Problem Solving Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement GS-11: 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-09). Time in Grade Requirement GS-12: 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). Time in Grade Requirement GS-13: 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-12). Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement. 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/. You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package, which includes your bachelor's transcripts and/or master's degree. 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 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. May require overtime work. Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade. Management may select at any grade level announced. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. This position may be eligible for regular and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized. Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. 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. 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. This is a Contracting Career Field position. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil/.