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: Serves as Supervisory Procurement Analyst for the full range of supervisory duties including the planning of work, setting priorities, evaluating performances and providing technical oversight on all aspects of acquisition contracts. Responsibilities Position requires certification per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements necessary to obtain a Contracting Officer Warrant, authorizing signature and the full range of responsibilities that accompany contracting officer duties. Manages extensive contact between personnel and customers relating to changes in policies/regulations as changes occur. Evaluates overall performance of employees to identify developmental or training needs required to perform the duties of the job assigned. Implements a quality assurance process for monitoring accuracy of pre/post contracting actions. Advise Customers/Management/Command regarding contracting/procurement policy issues. 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) 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 basic education requirement or exemption 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.) Planning work to be accomplished by subordinate employees; 2.) Reviewing contract and/or procurement actions for regulatory compliance; AND 3.) Analyzing metrics to monitor contracting processes that impact quality assurance. 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. Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions: 1) have at least two years of experience in contracting positions;and 2) have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard. Additional Requirements for Critical Acquisition Position (CAP): Critical Acquisition Position (CAP): Acquisition Corps membership is no longer required for Critical Acquisition Positions (CAP). Waiver will continue to follow the current DACM waiver requirements and processes. CAP Qualifications. Individuals occupying CAPs must meet the following minimum qualifications or have an approved waiver signed by the DACM before the final job offer is made: a. Have four years of acquisition experience. b. Be DAWIA certified at the highest level for the Functional Area of the position, within their specified grace period, with the exception of Program Management (PM). The minimum CAP qualification for the PM Functional Area is Practitioner level. c. As a condition of employment, execute a three-year tenure agreement. CAP Qualifications listed above will be verified by hiring manager prior to final job offer. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Human Capital Management Procurement Analysis Technical Credibility 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 About the Position: This position is located in Fort Sam Houston, Texas with the Army Contracting Command Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Field Directorate Office (FDO). Mission: Deliver ready, decisive, and synchronized business solutions and contracting support to the Army enterprise. Vision: Operationalized support focused to enable and sustain the Globally Dominant Land Force. 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) Contracting and Procurement Career Field position. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx Information on Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce and AAC membership may be found at https://asc.army.mil/web Individuals with questions may contact an Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) for assistance. Selectee must execute as condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. 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 if a determination is made that it is in the best interest of the Government and in accordance with agency policy. If a relocation incentive is authorized a service agreement is required.