CONTRACT SPECIALIST-TITLE 5 with Security Clearance

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Duties As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, GS-1102-7/9/11, you will plan overall approach to meet contracting program objectives. Perform market research/analysis, analyze market trends, and determine the sources to be solicited. Determine appropriate method of procurement. Select appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve acquisition problems. Perform acquisition planning with program manager/customer, technical, legal, finance and contract pricing personnel. Review requisition packages for adequacy and compliance. Assist with the development of evaluation criteria to determine source selection. Procure services, commodities, and/or construction. Apply statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office and Comptroller General Decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions. Obtain and review subcontracting plans. Conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract. Recommend award and prepare final contract. Execute post-award contract performance management actions. Monitor and evaluate contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts. Ensure submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics. Negotiate and prepare contract modifications as needed. Provide advice, guidance, training and assistance to personnel, commanders and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business related issues. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT, PDT0049P01, and PDT0050P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, . Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Must maintain appropriate contracting certification for appointed grade. This position is developmental: Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade upon completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP), meeting time in grade requirements, and recommendation for promotion by supervisor. Qualifications FOR GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-05) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the knowledge of collecting and analyzing data. Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management. FOR GS-09: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates contracting and acquisition experience and a working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (1) A knowledge of contracting authority and responsibility, (2) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (3) Contractor responsibility standards, (4) Regulatory compliance, (5) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (6) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. FOR GS-11: MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Must have DAWIA Certified Acquisition Professional Certification SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of the following areas: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees NOTE: The education requirements listed above applies to individuals who initially accessed, promoted, reassigned, changed-to-lower grade or detailed in the NG Title 5 or Title 32 Excepted Service Contracting Program, Occupational Series GS-1102. To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts for validation. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents (If applicable): Official transcripts to validate education requirement DAWIA Certified Acquisition Professional Certification If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do

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