Supervisory Contract Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking a supervisory contracting professional in the MSO/Procurement Services Directorate located at Fort Meade, MD. The role directs section activities, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, and provides policy guidance and oversight for contracting actions.

The incumbent will serve as a Contracting Officer with signatory authority up to an unlimited warrant, requiring knowledge of acquisition regulations and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years of contracting experience and completion of contracting courses.
• Specialized acquisition experience and certifications as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the section activities to meet legal and regulatory requirements and align with customer needs.
• Advise and counsel employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Plan work for subordinates and assign tasks based on priorities and complexity.
• Perform procurement oversight for complex, high-dollar solicitations and act as Contracting Officer with signatory authority.
• Ensure standards of law, policy, procedures, and regulations are adhered to.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Contracting Officer authority

Acquisition certification

Contracting experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE.

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Section, ensuring that the Section complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and branch objectives.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjusts short-term priorities. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments.
• Perform procurement oversight for complex, high dollar value solicitations and proposed contractual actions within assigned area. Serve as Contracting Officer with signatory authority, up to an unlimited warrant.
• Responsible for assuring standards are maintained; law, policy, procedures, and regulations are adhered to.

Requirements

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.
• The incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Statement.
• Supervisory Position.

Qualifications

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series: 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. Transcripts are required at the time of application.

AND

Basic Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions: In addition to meeting the basic educational requirements as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have:

• have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and
• 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.

Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions: The Secretary of Defense shall designate the acquisition positions in the Department of Defense that are critical acquisition positions, applicants must:

• be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent; and
• have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and
• possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

Waivers: With the exception of Specialized Experience, the component acquisition career management authority may waive any or all of the requirements listed in this qualifications standard with respect to any employee of the Department of Defense if the board certifies that the individual possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated job performance and qualifying experience.

Time In Grade

Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Specialized Experience

For the GS-14, 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 and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing pre and post award contracting actions, including developing solicitations, issuance of contracts and contract administration for Information Technology and/or Telecommunications; and experience guiding team members, providing performance feedback, and supporting specialist development.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Basic Education Standards For Positions In The 1102 Series

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

All applicants must provide a copy of transcripts at the time of application. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.

Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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. 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).

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.

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

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.
• This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• 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).
• Critical Acquisition Position: This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). In accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program, upon entry into this position the incumbent must complete and sign DD Form 2888, Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the appropriate official. The DD Form 2888 is a written agreement to remain in federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the incumbent does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. 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. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification.
• 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.
• 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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