Acquisition Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Plans, organizes, and directs the contractual aspects of assigned programs for attainment of program objectives, and compliance with prescribed policies, technical requirements and efficient functioning of the organization. Analyzes, evaluates, approves or redirects strategies, plans, and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions which involve highly specialized procurements. Manages the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding. Plans, develops and establishes the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program for the organization. Develops new or innovative contracting approaches. Develops solutions to problems when there are uncertainties involving the legislation, authorities and scope of the program . Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel. Advises Project/Product Managers of the procurement objectives to be used, and assists in the preparation of statements of work, determination and findings, and solicitation documents. Publishes informational material to inform, clarify, and explain regulatory and policy changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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 is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at the Professional level in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty. The duties of this position require submission of, on an annual basis, OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Business travel required up to 10% of the time. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. One-year probationary period may be required. Qualifications Who 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 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience is defined as: 1) Execute all aspects of pre and post award contracting actions for multi-million dollar highly complex and specialized procurements; 2) Conduct contracting strategies that address the full range of the acquisition spectrum including development, acquisition, testing, integration, production, fielding and sustainment; 3) Advise Senior Officials on contract matters to procure supplies, services, weapons systems and subsystems for the organization; and, 4) Apply Acquisition Regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement policies to manage the contract development process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03)/GS-13. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy
Communications
Contracting/Procurement
Planning and EvaluatingEducation 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. Additional information Direct deposit of pay is required. Relocation Incentive will not be authorized. Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized. 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. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. This is a DoD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-IV of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process, and expanded developmental opportunities. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating 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. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. 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 . Benefits Help A career with the U.S . click apply for full job details

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