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Supervisory Contract Specialist

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
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Summary

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/31/2024 to 06/07/2024
Salary
$99,044 to - $128,752 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Coronado, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in office time (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week). For those eligible and with supervisory approval, regular and recurring telework may be requested Monday and/or Friday only
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
DLAAvn-24-12432324-DHA
Control number
793682600

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Defense Industrial Base Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the Public.

Duties

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  • Keeps the respective Division Chief/Deputy Division Chief informed of the procurement teams performance, initiatives and issues affecting the team's performance such as workload volume...
  • ...con't, personnel, training, systems access, supplier, supplier relationship management or internal/external customers.
  • Develops strategies to support, achieve, and exceed Directorate initiatives affecting Customer Operations.
  • Monitors the collection, consolidation and analysis of metrics and data used to inform operating officials on the viability, effectiveness and efficiency of Team programs.
  • Assures that plans, policies and procedures reflect proper consideration of Directorate initiatives and management control systems, and develops, presents...
  • ...con't, and promulgates recommendations for changes in/enhancements to programs to improve customer service and satisfaction.
  • Reviews proposed solicitations and awards. As required, leads negotiations for major problem transactions, arbitrating and resolving differences, and negotiating counter offers or rebuttals where subordinates cannot reach agreement.
  • Oversees acquisition functions relating to complex, higher dollar value procurements that are unusual, unique, non-routine or otherwise difficult to accomplish, including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost and price analysis...
  • ...con't, negotiations, contract administration, and contract award. Conducts line- by-line evaluation and negotiation on complex procurements.
  • Implements policy, regulatory requirements, and procedures coordinating assigned programs with other administrative, technical and policy support organizations.
  • Participates in evaluating and refining processes to optimize relationships with the supplier community and increase productivity.
  • Directs, plans, organizes, coordinates and integrates the work of subordinates in the performance of Enterprise Acquisition Management functions, involving complex post award and contract administration management processes.
  • Manages, plans, directs, and oversees day-to-day operations of assigned personnel through all aspects of phases of post-award contract administration and management activities.
  • Reviews and approves projects, decisions, and contracts, ensuring compatibility and consistency of interpretation, and that actions taken/contracts executed accurately reflect Department and Agency polices and directives.
  • Provides problem solving expertise that affects timely coordination of contract administration management functional processes and initiatives for assigned Supplier Support Post Award Team (SSPT) programs.
  • Oversees studies and special projects pertaining to SSPT operations, plans, goals and initiatives relative to Post award / contract administration functions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
  • Supervisory Probation: Required
  • Financial Filing Required: Required
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Contracting Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation should support:

A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above.

B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least 2 years of experience in a contracting position.

C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS- 12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Managing, planning, directing, and overseeing day-to-day operations of Contract Specialists, Purchasing Agents and support personnel through all aspects of complex pre-award and post-award contract administration and management activities.
  • Monitoring the collection, consolidation and analysis of metrics and data to insure effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Developing acquisition strategy involving previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages.
  • Investigating problems and complaints to resolve differences that may negatively affect operations and customer support.
  • Communicating effectively with personnel across multi-functional process areas and diverse supply chains.
  • Providing guidance on a full range of post-award mission functions, ensuring they meet and are aligned with established laws, policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Investigating problems and complaints to resolve issues that may negatively affect operations and customer support.
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.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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 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.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, professional certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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