Will serve as the Contracting Officer for the OUSW A&S, Business Operators for National Defense (BOND) Program reporting to the Program Director/Executive Director with responsibility for procurement, contracting and interagency agreement strategies during the critical stand-up phase of the BOND program. Will apply comprehensive knowledge of pertinent federal acquisition regulations, policy directives, business precedents, and fiscal law guidelines affecting contract administration.
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Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
This is a 1-year detail with an option to extend up to three years.- Serves as the primary point of contact and primary liaison between the BOND program office and host contracting activities (e.g., Washington Headquarters Services or other servicing contracting offices) to track procurement packages through to award and resolve administrative blockages.
- Assists program leadership in designing foundational business workflows, optimizing fiscal resource allocation, and maintaining collaborative partnerships across military and civilian agencies.
- Formulates, drafts, and executes innovative acquisition strategies and business arrangements to support the rapid stand-up and scaling of the BOND office.
- Collaborates with resource and program managers to ensure the office operates within budgetary milestones and conforms to Department of War (DoW) standards and guidelines.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship is required
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- Travel maybe required
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
- Parent agency must concur with the non-reimbursable detail. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed.
- This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at or above the grade level advertised (GS-14 equivalent).
QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.You may qualify at the NH-IV level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: (1) Leads the development, drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex interagency agreements (IAAs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs), and specialized support contracts. Oversees coordination and execution of critical contract vehicles, including specialized consulting or credential agreements with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) such as the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA). (2) Extensive knowledge of a wide range of federal procurement regulations, specifically the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract types, and non-traditional acquisition methods to formulate and execute complex procurement strategies. (3) Mastery of techniques for drafting high-quality procurement documentation, including Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Justifications and Approvals (J&A) for sole-source acquisitions. (4) Advises program management on establishing and maintaining sound organizational business relationships; improving management methods and procedures; and ensuring the effective and efficient use of fiscal and contract resources.
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.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.Additional informationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: [redacted]
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 (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
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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.
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