SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a second level supervisory contracting officer with warrant authority for an operational contracting acquisition flight providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over subordinate personnel. Responsibilities Plans and organizes the activities of the acquisition flight which include the full range of contracting support to installation organizations as assigned by the Squadron Commander. Ensures contracting actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Contracting Squadron with a variety of installation and business organizations. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirements defined in 10 United States Code ( USC ).This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. BASIC REQUIREMENT : A bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degree; have at least two years of experience in contracting positions and have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard. NOTE : You must submit copies of your transcripts. NOTE : The following three exemption to the basic education requirements above apply to DoD civilian employees or Service members who: 1. Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ( SAT ) on or before 30 September 2000. OR 2. Served on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty. OR 3. Are an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force ( CCF ). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The Bachelor’s degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking New Hire employment within DoD as a 1102. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience with one being at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the full range of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types; knowledge of a wide range of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements; skill in fact-finding, contract analysis and pricing techniques, problem resolution, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems; ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a moderate sized organization. FEDERAL TIME -IN- GRADE ( TIG ) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS : Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE : Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the full range of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. 3. Skill in fact-finding, contract analysis and pricing techniques, problem resolution, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a moderate sized organization. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others. PART - TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY : If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ( ICTAP ): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference ( MSP ) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated with