LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
Summary
This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), SS/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIR (PS8).
Responsibilities
Provides oversight of proposed complex contractual actions with up to unlimited Contracting Officer authority.
Leads team to integrate the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and goals in daily work processes.
Ensures adequacy of acquisition planning, competition in contracting, price/cost analysis, and small business utilization.
Administers sophisticated contractual techniques such as complex contract structures with incentives and cost sharing arrangements.
Assures standards are maintained and laws, policies, procedures, and regulations are adhered to.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Obtain/Maintain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification (DAWIA).
The incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Qualifications Basic Education Requirement:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. The education requirements listed above apply 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.
Time In Grade
- For entry at the GS‑13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS‑12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience
- For the GS‑13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS‑12 if outside the Federal service, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience in soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts to procure IT products, services and IT operational capability for customers. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.
Competencies
Attention to Detail
Influence/Negotiation
Decision Making
Reasoning
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
All applicants must provide a copy of your transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.
Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.
Additional information
A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
Telework availability will be determined by the agency policy.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Moving costs MAY be paid.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), click here.
This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
Contracting Foundational/Professional: Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area. Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA, and training not completed within the established guidelines, the incumbent might be removed from this position. Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
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.
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.
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Responsibilities
Provides oversight of proposed complex contractual actions with up to unlimited Contracting Officer authority.
Leads team to integrate the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and goals in daily work processes.
Ensures adequacy of acquisition planning, competition in contracting, price/cost analysis, and small business utilization.
Administers sophisticated contractual techniques such as complex contract structures with incentives and cost sharing arrangements.
Assures standards are maintained and laws, policies, procedures, and regulations are adhered to.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Obtain/Maintain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification (DAWIA).
The incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Qualifications Basic Education Requirement:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. The education requirements listed above apply 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.
Time In Grade
- For entry at the GS‑13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS‑12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience
- For the GS‑13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS‑12 if outside the Federal service, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience in soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts to procure IT products, services and IT operational capability for customers. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.
Competencies
Attention to Detail
Influence/Negotiation
Decision Making
Reasoning
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
All applicants must provide a copy of your transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.
Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.
Additional information
A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
Telework availability will be determined by the agency policy.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Moving costs MAY be paid.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), click here.
This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
Contracting Foundational/Professional: Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area. Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA, and training not completed within the established guidelines, the incumbent might be removed from this position. Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
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.
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.
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