CONTRACT SPECIALIST

SummaryAbout the Position: Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities and operations required to contractually support the most complex and highest dollar value missions for the District. Commits the Government in the capacity of a designated Contracting Officer within prescribed authority.Learn more about this agencyHelpDuties• Perform pre-award contracting functions which require the use firm fixed-price contract types to procure construction, architect-engineer, and service projects.• Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities and operations required to contractually support the mission.• Serve as a Contract Specialist for both pre- and post-award functions for the District.• Prepare well written and concise documentation such as Determination and Findings, Justification and Approvals, and Award Determinations to support the procurement decision(s).• Work with junior Contract Specialist in a mentor capacity, providing on-the-job training and assistance.• Collaborate with Project Delivery Teams involved in acquisitions for Construction, Architect-Engineering and Environmental Services, as well as general supplies and services.• Conduct market research and coordinate with the Deputy for Small Business to determine sources to be solicited; determine appropriate procurement strategy; conduct pre-proposal conferences and address protests.• Evaluate proposals in accordance with source selection evaluation processes; conduct negotiations and prepare award documents; and conduct formal debriefings with unsuccessful offer.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is required within 30 days of reporting to duty.• The incumbent of this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's warrant.• Incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid state issued drivers license.• Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.QualificationsWho 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 1998In 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.Basic Requirement For Contract Specialist:Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degreesORExemption: 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:GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) conducting acquisition planning by coordinating pre and post-contract award functions; 2) preparing solicitations that communicate requirements to industry; 3) evaluating responses to solicitations; 4) administering contracts; 5) interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific contracting issues; AND 6) mentoring junior contract specialist.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above).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.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).You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:• Administration and Management• Contract Award• Determination of How Best to Satisfy Requirements for the Mission Area• Source Selection Planning• TeamworkEducationFOREIGN 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.• 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 and Acquisition position.• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).• You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.• If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.• 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 not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.Read more• Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.RD-W2SD03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLKDO NOT MAILNorfolk, VA 23510US