Supervisory Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties * Serve as Deputy to the Executive Director for the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) to advise on development of contracting/acquisition processes. * Develop policy/program guidance for implementation to ensure determinations/decisions concerning acquisition courses of action are consistent with laws and regulations governing administration of contracting and operations for the command. * Maintain the overall health of the contracting programs within the organization by monitoring workloads, deadlines, priority programs, and operational trends. * Institute corrective actions by recognizing problems and resolving conflicts. * Lead a diverse team of acquisition professionals responsible for executing critical Army contracting on a global scale * Plan/assign work to be accomplished by subordinate supervisors who guide and control the work. * Serve as technical authority in meetings with key personnel at all levels to coordinate ACC-RI operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly * This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. * Must file financial statement. * This position requires the incumbent to perform duties with use of an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant. Candidates must be eligible for and satisfactorily pass a Class IV Contracting Officer Warrant Board prior to appointment. * This is a designated Critical Acquisition Position. * Must sign an Acquisition Corps written tenure agreement to remain in the Federal service in this position for at least 3 years. * This position requires the incumbent to perform duties with use of an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant. Candidates must be eligible for and satisfactorily pass a Class IV Contracting Officer Warrant Board prior to appointment. * This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug testing 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 empl * 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 . ***You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package*** Basic Education Requirement for the 1102 series: A bachelor's 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 DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency, OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series on or before September 30, 2000. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing policies and programs to ensure courses of action are consistent with laws and regulations governing administration of contracting and operations; reviewing status of procurement actions to provide advice on policy matters; assigning work to be accomplished by subordinate personnel who guide and control the work; AND serving in a decision authority role in support of executing critical acquisition programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Education cannot be substituted for experience. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Contracting/Procurement
* Decision Making
* Leadership
* Oral Communication 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-14). Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement. 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. * One year supervisor 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) Acquisition and Contracting Career Field position. * You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. * This position may be eligible for regular and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis. * Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized. * Relocation/Retention Incentive will not be be authorized. * Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. * May require overtime work. * Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. * This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. * This is a designated Critical Acquisition Position. * Information on Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce and AAC membership may be found at https://asc.army.mil/. Individuals with questions may contact an Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) for Assistance. * 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. * 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/ . * Benefits Help 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 hol

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