Summary About the Position: PEO C3T, headquartered at APG, MD develops network-centric C3T systems for the digitized Army and fields Joint C3T systems to provide an integrated information system of systems seamlessly linking every sensor, shooter, commander and support to create a common view of the battlefield. Responsibilities 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 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 Evaluating Education 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 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating