Summary About the Position: The pay band NH-03 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-12 to 13. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities. Responsibilities Serves as a Senior Contract Specialist and Deputy Director over contract specialists and a purchasing agent. Works under the general direction of the Director, RDA Contracting Office, who provides a general outline of overall objectives desired and delegates broad authorities and responsibilities. Collaborates with the Director to establish the RDA Contracting Office vision, goals, and objectives in accordance with applicable statues and contracting regulations. Independently decides how to accomplish goals within the framework of Department of Defense, United States Special Operations Command, Department of Army, and United States Special Operations Command policies and regulations. The incumbent must know when to consult with Director during the course of action and when to act on delegated authority. Responsible for the full range of contract functions and employ various contracting methods and types (multi-year, multi million dollars, construction, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity, Time and Materials, and Cost-plus Award Fee contracts). Issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and special assigned programs. The incumbent will be delegated a contracting officer's warrant, authorizing signature without dollar limitation, and the full range of responsibilities that accompany Contracting Officer duties Serves as a primary lead for any technical evaluation board and review of pricing data, reviewing bonds required by the Government to ensure the contractor has adequate capital to successfully complete any project awarded. Evaluating the financial capability of contractors. Serving as lead negotiator for any pre and post award negotiations. Performing site visits to training and construction sites to ensure fulfillment of contracts and for either performing or directing other personnel to conduct reviews and analyses of companies the unit is conducting business with. 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 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 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Contracting/Procurement Leadership Planning and Evaluating 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/. 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. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for CONTRACTING Foundational certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. 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) Program Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation Incentive will not be authorized. Retention Incentive will not be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.