Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a senior Contract Specialist with responsibility for pre-award and post-award contracting functions for a variety of the more complex supply, service, and construction requirements for several activities within a geographical area.

Duties

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• Analyzes procurement directives to determine method of contract (sealed bid/negotiated) most suitable contract type (utilities, FFP, CPAF, CPIF, CPFF, FPI, indefinite delivery, letter, and requirements).
• Prepares solicitation/amendment documents, incorporating provisions such as cost accounting standards, cost or pricing data, special testing requirements, Government-furnished property, and payment provisions as required.
• Closes out contracts or terminates contracts for default or convenience.
• Reviews and negotiates settlement proposals.
• Conducts pre-bid conference and assists prospective bidders/offerors in technical and contractual understanding during solicitation phase.
• Coordinates contract documents and obtains signature prior to award.
• Personally monitors contractor's performance through discussions, correspondence, reports, and periodic visits to the work site for status of performance, scheduling of delivery requirements or changes.
• Advises the Contracting Officer and other Government personnel regarding the contractor's compliance with contract requirements and recommends alternatives available for effecting corrective actions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit 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 Professional certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position requires you to possess or obtain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification in Contracting within 24 months of entry.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

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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;

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(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:

Minimum Qualifications for NH-03:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising the customer on comprehensive acquisition strategies; preparing solicitations and/or contracts for contracting officer review and release; performing complex cost and price analysis; executing source selection activities such as source selection briefing; and reviewing the source selection clarifications and evaluation notices and writing the source selection decision memorandum. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the NH-03, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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

Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users. Parking fees range from $2-6 per day. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits. Our building offers on-site daycare, a fitness center, banking, and dining facilities.

• This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades GS-12 and GS-13 under the General Schedule (GS) system.
• This position is eligible for situational telework. This position is NOT a full-time telework position.
• Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized at management discretion.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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(n) #14 Career Field 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.htm for more information.
• Permanent 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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