SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Must complete ethics orientation and financial disclosure after hiring.
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution needed.
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level or higher required.
  • DAWIA Contracting Certification Level II must be obtained within 24 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare statistical and administrative information for data requests.
  • Assist in training customer and procurement personnel.
  • Determine priority placement of procurement for large scale operations.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the Purchasing and Contracting Branch.
  • Conduct screening for government sources in purchasing decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available to federal employees.
  • Eligibility varies based on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
  • Access to family health and wellness benefits.
  • Potential relocation incentives for eligible selectees.
  • Possibility of loan repayment assistance for student loans.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will prepare statistical and administrative information in support of requested data calls from both internal and external organizations.
  • You will assist in the training of both customer and procurement personnel and provide recommendations for related training aids and materials.
  • You will determine priority placement of procurement in support of large scale exercise operations.
  • You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing and Contracting Branch.
  • You will ensure screening for government source of supply has been conducted and that purchase is unrestrictive to commercial market research.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field Contracting Level II. Certification is required within 24 months of appointment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • Contracting Certification Level II must be achieved within 24 months of appointment.


Qualifications

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions involving nonstandard and specialized procurement's such as new or unique projects; contracts with additional provisions; urgent need contracts; small or disadvantaged business considerations; or long term contracts that require planning, coordination, implementation, analysis, and resolution of conditions or problems, and to monitor and evaluate contractor performance after contract award.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel 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 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.

A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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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Eligibility 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.

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