LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Contract Specialist at the GS-14 level under Direct Hire Authority. The role involves leading a team, engaging mission partners, and managing full-cycle contract administration, from pre-solicitation through award and oversight.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a DoD security clearance eligibility, and acquisition certification within 36 months. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-13/GS-14 level in Federal service.
• Acquisition certification in Contracting Functional Area within 36 months of entry as required.

Responsibilities

• Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor and mission partner, program management; ensures communications of organization missions and plans with leadership and accountability.
• Leads Contract Specialist in proactive engagement of mission partners; prepares and issues pre-solicitation documents, solicitations, evaluation, award and administration of a broad portfolio.
• Prioritizes, manages and ensures successful execution of team assignments, missions, deadlines, work plans, work products and timelines for completion by team members.
• Directs/performs the full range of contract administration.

Skills

Acquisitions planning

Acquisition documentation

Solicitation

Evaluation

Negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905. Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, Procurement Services Division at Fort Meade, MD.

Duties

• Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor and mission partner, program management; ensuring that the organization missions and plans are communicated to individual team members with strong leadership and accountability.
• Leads Contract Specialist in the proactive engagement of mission partners; preparing and issues pre-solicitation documentation, solicitations, evaluation, award and administration of a broad portfolio.
• Prioritizes, manages and ensures successful execution of the team assignments, mission, specific issues, deadlines, work plans, work products, and time frames for completion of tasks to team members.
• Directs/performs the full range of contract administration.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66.
• This is a Drug testing position.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
• Must complete and sign DD Form 2888 which is a written agreement to remain in federal service in the position for at least three years.

Qualifications

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS‑1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel 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 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF‑50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).

Specialized Experience

For the GS14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS‑13 grade level in the Federal Service, or comparable in difficulty to the GS‑13 outside the Federal service, as required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience planning acquisitions, composing acquisition documentation, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and administering contracts, while implementing approaches, procedures and procurement policies or regulations to assess procurement operations or contractor effectiveness.

Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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