Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist for the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) located at Fort Cavazos, Texas. *THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION* The following incentives MAY be offered. -Permanent Change of Station Entitlement (PCS) -Relocation/Recruitment Responsibilities Serve as a senior advisor to commanders, directors, and other key officials on all aspects of contract acquisition and oversight. Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials in order to advise on the contracting implications of proposed management decisions and to recommend alternatives based on acquisition considerations. Direct preparation of solicitation documents, pre-proposal conferences, proposal evaluation, negotiation and competitive range determination. Plan, develop, and establish the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Manage overall operations to include government property administration. Develop program metrics for the Division based on analysis of local operations and conducts periodic evaluations against those metrics. Implement performance efficiencies, promotes team building and improves business practices. Exercise independent judgment in resolving many complex contracting issues not adequately covered by existing regulations. 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 Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) 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 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 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 for Supervisory Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are 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) you are 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Leading a Contracting or Procurement office to include planning, organizing, or preforming pre and post award contracting functions to assign workload to acquisition personnel; 2) Performing Procuring Contracting Officer duties such as source selections, awarding complex contracts, completing acquisition strategies, or authorization to sign contracts to meet mission requirements; and 3) Reviewing solicitations, awards, contracts, or other procurement actions for compliance with applicable acquisition policies, regulations, or statutes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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 Requirements for Critical Acquisition Position (CAP): CAP Qualifications -Have four years of acquisition experience. -Be DAWIA or Back-to-Basics certified in Contracting at the highest level. -As a condition of employment, execute a three-year tenure agreement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance Management Contracting/Procurement Leadership 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-13). Education FOREIGN 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information 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. Direct deposit of pay is required. 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) Contracting and Procurement Career Field position. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position - Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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. Relocation Incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy if a determination is made that it is in the best interest of the Government. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy if a determination is made that it is in the best interest of the Government. If a relocation or recruitment incentive is authorized, then a service agreement is required. This is a critical acquisition position.