Supervisory Contract Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Winchester, VA seeks a Supervisory Contract Specialist (GS-14) to lead contracting activities, oversee contract administration and termination, and guide pre-solicitation and award processes.

You will serve as a subject matter expert, mentor staff, and implement policy changes to reduce backlogs and improve efficiency while coordinating with senior officials and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience as a Contracting Officer with authority of $25M or greater to execute complex, multi-year federal acquisitions.
• Experience interpreting and applying procurement regulations to resolve unprecedented issues or authorize deviations.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience with planning and assigning work, evaluating employee performance, and adjusting workflows to improve operating efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs functions including administration and termination of contracts; pre-solicitation activities and contract awards.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for technical guidance to assigned personnel in resolving difficult problems.
• Studies operations to reduce backlog and improve operating efficiency.
• Plans and assigns work to subordinates and provides instructions on changes in public laws and contracting directives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication with senior officials

Leadership

Contracting directives knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duties

• Serve as Supervisory Contract Specialist with responsibility for supervising and directing functions which include administration and termination of contracts; pre-solicitation activities and contract awards.
• Incumbent is subject matter expert for technical guidance to assigned personnel in resolving difficult problems.
• Studies operations of the organization and makes changes in existing methods and procedures for the purpose of reducing work backlog and improving operating efficiency.
• Plan and assign work to and supervises subordinates' activities, providing instructions on changes in public laws and contracting directives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This is an Acquisition position. The incumbent must be a DoD or FAC-C Certified Contracting Professional.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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

Basic Requirement For Contract Specialist GS-14

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:

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) serving as a warranted Contracting Officer with authority of $25M or greater to execute complex, multi-year federal acquisitions, including directing or supporting formal source selection procedures; 2) interpreting and applying complex procurement regulations to resolve unprecedented issues or authorize deviations; 3) supervisory or team leadership experience with planning and assigning work, evaluating employee performance, and adjusting workflows to improve operating efficiency; and 4) experience communicating with senior officials, industry executives, and cross-functional teams contracting solutions to meet requirements/goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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.

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

• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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
• This is a(n) Contracting and Procurement Career Field position.
• 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
• 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.
• A Relocation Incentive may be authorized for current Federal employees.
• A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for new civilian federal employee (initial appointment), or previous civilian federal employee with a break in service of at least 90 days.

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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.