Contract Specialist

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: The US Army MICC, Installation Readiness Center (IRC) is the strategic contract execution location for new and follow-on contract awards for Food Service and Installation Operations and Support requirements that support mission partners' readiness priorities in a standardized, cost efficient and responsive manner. Responsibilities Review procurement actions for complex equipment and services to assure completeness. Formulate the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement in compliance with socioeconomic programs. Respond to inquiries, including formal protests and Congressional inquiries from interested parties. Utilize a contracting database to input contract requirements, clauses and specifications onto appropriate automated documents and forms. Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports, making periodic visits to work sites, detecting and correcting labor standard violations. Take appropriate action to expedite delivery or performance when required by changes in mission requirements, defective specifications, or changes in local conditions. 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. This vacancy is a career ladder position being filled at the GS-11 and/or GS-12 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-12 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -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: To Qualify at the GS-11 Level and in addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Reviewing contracts for accuracy in accordance with policy; 2.) Formulating a negotiation strategy for the procurement of equipment, supplies and/or services; AND 3.) Analyzing price/cost analysis data to evaluate proposals/bids to ensure a price that is fair and reasonable. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-11 - 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-09). -OR- Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business, Communications, Computers and Math, Engineering and Technology, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Languages and Humanities, Education, or Healthcare Administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) To Qualify at the GS-12 Level and in addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Analyzing contractual requirements to assist in the development and/or revision of acquisition requests such as, Performance Work Statement (PWS); 2.) Preparing solicitation documents to incorporate required organizational policies and provisions to clearly state contract requirements; AND 3.) Performing cost/price analysis, such as the analysis of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness and conformance to applicable regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). GS-12 - 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-11). 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. For this job, at the GS-12 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Communications Contract Management Contracting/Procurement 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: Additional Information About the Position: This position is part of the US Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Installation Readiness Center (IRC), Fort Sam Houston, TX. The IRC was stood up so the MICC can more effectively promote strategic Army category management objectives in order to optimize support for our Soldiers and align MICC contract execution with our major mission partners' readiness priorities. The IRC is the strategic contract execution location for new and follow-on contract awards for Food Service and Installation Operations and Support requirements. IRC accomplishes all pre-award functions through successful contract award (including debriefs and through the protest period). Newly awarded contracts are then transitioned to a local MICC contracting office for administration. IRC Vision: Deliver best in class contracting effects optimizing support for our customers with unmatched savings and efficiency IRC Mission: The IRC shall award new and follow-on contracts in support of base operations and food service requirements that support mission partners' readiness priorities in a standardized, cost efficient and responsive manner. 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 vacancy is a career ladder position being filled at the GS-11 and/or GS-12 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-12 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management. 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 - Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at 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 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. The Department of the Army is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.