Summary About the Position: Provides technical and administrative supervision over assigned civilian and military personnel. Advises Project Delivery Team (PDT) personnel in all phases of the acquisition process. Reviews/approves negotiation position, the determination of types of contracts and negotiation to be used. Conducts short and long-term planning necessary to assure that the Contracting Office is organized consistent with applicable procurement laws and regulations. Responsibilities Develops and executes legally sufficient contracts at fair and reasonable prices which are in compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies. Develops acquisition strategies, determines the best formal source selection procedures, decides and/or recommends best value trade-off decisions, executes award of contracts, and performs contract administration and management oversight. Conduct cost/price analysis and provide pricing guidance. Ensures fair and reasonable prices are negotiated and documented. Plan and administer details necessary to accomplish the assigned functions in accordance with prescribed regulations. Anticipate requirements and be proactive in delivering to customers what you say you will deliver, on time, with high quality, at or below cost Ensures contracting improvements and corrective actions identified by internal and external reviews have been implemented. Serve as Contracting Officer with Warrant. Serves as the primary business advisor providing input in the acquisition planning process. Ensure that adequate internal control systems are developed, operative and that Government resources are efficiently and effectively managed. 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 United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: 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 which includes serving as contracting officer or contract specialist responsible for all phases of the acquisition process. Experience includes preparing and/or reviewing pre-solicitation packages, evaluating responses to solicitations, conducting cost/price analysis, determining the adequacy of competition and compliance with solicitation requirements, making contract awards, and post-award administration of contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Experience in Architect and Engineering (AE) contracting is preferred but not required. A $250 Million Contracting Officer's Warrant will be required for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Leadership Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving 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-12). 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 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 Career Program (CP) 14 - Contracting 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. A relocation incentive is authorized, subject to agency determination that it is in the best interest of the Government.