SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

US Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Defense Threat Reduction Agency is seeking a contracting professional to lead the planning of contracting program objectives for procuring complex, highly specialized requirements critical to the Agency.

The role covers managing the contracting function across operations and R&D, applying acquisition regulations, and directing contract administration from inception to closeout, including market research, source selection, negotiation, and award.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of acquisition regulations and contract procedures.
• Ability to manage market research, negotiation, and award processes.
• Experience directing contract administration from inception to closeout.
• Leadership and delegation to a diverse procurement team.
• Ability to assign work based on priorities and team capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan contracting program objectives to procure complex, highly specialized requirements.
• Oversee full procurement life cycle from inception to closeout across operations and R&D.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Source selection

Cost/price analysis

Contract administration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a variety of complex requirements involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the Agency.

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Manages a contracting function for operations and research and development efforts to include in-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations, contract procedures and other implementing directives
• Oversees the entire life cycle of diverse procurement instruments, including developing alternatives, executing orders, and overseeing all aspects of contract administration from inception to final closeout
• Applies regulatory, statutory and policy requirements to the full procurement process, including conducting market research, acquisition planning, cost/price analysis, solicitation, source selection, negotiation, and award of contracts and agreements
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees
• Provides balances workload, overall direction and vision to subordinates on a wide range of contractual and administrative issues

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102, series as listed below:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE: 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.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.