Supervisory Contract Specialist

DutiesOversees the operation of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) District and Center Contracting offices in assigned area of responsibility.Provides expert acquisition advice to District and Regional Commanders and the Senior Contracting Officials (SCO's) on complex contracting issues and to resolve policy issues.Provides expertise to Source Selection Advisory Councils as well as Chairs and Serves.Manages contract operations for assigned Districts and Centers.Oversees implementation of USACE Directorate Of Contracting (DOC) contracting intern and other workforce development programs within the Region.Provides oversight of contracting operations through the Contract Operations Review Program.Works with the Senior Contracting Officials (SCOs) to coordinate the reviews and monitors implementation of recommendations.Identifies serious problems and/or controversial issues, coordinating with District or Center Contracting Chief in reviewing reports and resolving major issues.Coordinates planning for disaster response, contingency contracting mission support and surge requirements with HQ USACE staff and District-level response teams.Ensures that staffing /organization of the offices are appropriate to support the mission; addresses problems that arise and proactively plans for future mission changes.Supervises, manages, and provides guidance, advice and assistance to subordinate Districts and Center Chiefs of Contracting.Provides supervisory authority to senior technical experts and support staff to which includes the responsibility of performance and personnel management, employee development, manpower allocation, logistics and Equal Employment Opportunity.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Secret clearance is required.This position requires a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Selectee must obtain or meet the Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification within 3 years of the entrance on duty.Incumbent must sign an Acquisition Corps written tenure agreement to remain in the Federal service in this position for at least 3 years.A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.1 year probationary period may need to be served.Business travel up to 25% of the time.Selectees must meet position requirements for Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification within 3 years of entrance on duty.This is an Army Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). QualificationsWho 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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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: Degree: I have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Exemption: I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am either (A) 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; OR (B) I am 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:Specialized Experience:To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) applying procurement technical expertise to provide guidance, formulate guidelines, implement new developments, and provide policy interpretation; 2) managing and coordinating contractual actions occurring concurrently; 3) providing supervisory and managerial oversight for the personnel management of contracting/procurement staff; 3) formulating and executing comprehensive acquisition strategies and plans; managing principles, techniques and acceptable practices as well as technical advice on propriety of statutory, regulatory and procedural requirements within the organization; and 4) developing short and long range plans to effectively utilize contractual/acquisition resources to accomplish the organization's goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14 or above). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Ability to lead or superviseCommunicationsContracting/ProcurementPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14). EducationFOREIGN 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: . Additional informationMale 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.One year trial/probationary period may be required.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.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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.