Contract Specialist GS-1102-7/9/11 (42840)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington, West Virginia, us, 25777
Overview
USACE Organization
Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District Announcement Type
DHA Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type
Permanent Locations (City, State)
Huntington, WV Position Overview/Duties
INTRODUCTION:
Function as a Contract Specialist performing a full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and/or Construction and A/E programs. Duties
Develop procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and specifications/technical data packages. Perform cost analysis to assist with determining acceptability of technical proposals prior to conducting reward surveys for determining responsibility of prospective contractor. Ensure post-award actions taken follow all applicable laws, regulations and procedures, and Executive Orders. Identify areas subject to negotiation (e.g., price, quantity discounts, packaging, payment discounts, transportation, and delivery, etc.). Other Conditions and Requirements
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Position may require travel up to (10%) of duty time. Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Period of Assignment:
Permanent Your Resume
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes working independently as a contract officer or senior contract specialist, procuring a wide variety of supplies and services, construction, and/or architect/engineering services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; developing a wide variety of solicitation documents; developing and coordinating justification and approval documents; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; and monitoring contractor's performance. This definition is typical of work at the next lower grade/level (GS-12). Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution. OR You are exempt from the education requirements if you are a current DoD civilian in GS-1102 contracting positions or a current military member in a similar occupation before Sept 30, 2000. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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USACE Organization
Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District Announcement Type
DHA Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type
Permanent Locations (City, State)
Huntington, WV Position Overview/Duties
INTRODUCTION:
Function as a Contract Specialist performing a full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and/or Construction and A/E programs. Duties
Develop procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and specifications/technical data packages. Perform cost analysis to assist with determining acceptability of technical proposals prior to conducting reward surveys for determining responsibility of prospective contractor. Ensure post-award actions taken follow all applicable laws, regulations and procedures, and Executive Orders. Identify areas subject to negotiation (e.g., price, quantity discounts, packaging, payment discounts, transportation, and delivery, etc.). Other Conditions and Requirements
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Position may require travel up to (10%) of duty time. Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Period of Assignment:
Permanent Your Resume
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes working independently as a contract officer or senior contract specialist, procuring a wide variety of supplies and services, construction, and/or architect/engineering services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; developing a wide variety of solicitation documents; developing and coordinating justification and approval documents; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; and monitoring contractor's performance. This definition is typical of work at the next lower grade/level (GS-12). Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution. OR You are exempt from the education requirements if you are a current DoD civilian in GS-1102 contracting positions or a current military member in a similar occupation before Sept 30, 2000. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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