Summary **If you previously applied to announcement MCAD255910258910 you MUST apply to this announcement to be considered. You will serve as the Contracting Operations Branch Chief responsible for the Enterprise Operations, Data Systems, and Coordination of Functional Activities within the Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ). 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. Responsibilities Responsible for managing contracting activities, through subordinates, associated with execution of Base Operational Support requirements, thru the use of Job Orders and, Service and Architectural-Engineering Contracts utilizing the Brooks Act. Serve as Branch Level Supervisor/Group Manager with responsibility for managing, through subordinates, all contracting activities associated with acquisition planning, solicitation issuance, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution. Oversee the proper utilization of the R.S. Means Pricing Methodology in negotiating renovation/construction projects and apply the proper Davis Bacon Act wages and hour division and articulate certified payroll records to ensure compliance. Oversee and manage the administration of Installation and Base OPS contracts for Picatinny’s Department of Public Works to include; Utility Contracts, Renovation/Construction Contracts, and Service Contracts in support of tenant mission requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is subject to a salary control point equivalent to the GS-14, step 10 base salary or if the incumbent's salary currently exceeds the GS-14, step 10 level the incumbent's salary will be put on a salary control point at the incumbent's existing salary. 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 NOTE: All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.ORExemption: 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) Performing the duties of a warranted Contracting Officer, reviewing and approving complex contract negotiations; AND 2) Managing negotiations, pre-award, post-award functions involving complex and specialized procurements for various government contracts; AND 3) Conducting conferences in compliance with regulatory and procedural guidelines; AND 4) Advising senior management on key contracting and procurement issues; AND 5) Providing direction and guidance through subordinate leaders. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-03 or GS-13 equivalent. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Contracting and Acquisition Interpersonal Skills Leadership 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. 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) Career Field 14 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 is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.