This is an exclusive posting job opportunity announcement, created specifically for a selectee required to complete the Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) assessment in accordance with the Luevano Consent Decree. If you have been provided this link it is because you have been tentatively selectee for a position with the Department of Army, however due to the appointment eligibility with which you applied you are required to complete and pass the ACWA exam prior to your appointment.
Summary
This is an exclusive posting job opportunity announcement, created specifically for a selectee required to complete the Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) assessment in accordance with the Luevano Consent Decree. If you have been provided this link it is because you have been tentatively selectee for a position with the Department of Army, however due to the appointment eligibility with which you applied you are required to complete and pass the ACWA exam prior to your appointment.
Performing pre-award and post-award functions including negotiation and administration to completion or termination of multi-year, high dollar value, initial production, product improvement, services and requirement contracts.
Reviewing procurement data packages for contracting suitability.
Recommending award of contracts for full and open competition or other than full and open competition.
Planning procurement actions with technical, legal, and contract pricing personnel.
Determining the type of contract best suited to requirements.
Recommending competitive ranges in negotiations with one or more offers.
Conducting negotiations in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracting.
Monitoring contractor performance and modifying contracts (e.g., with or without monetary considerations, engineering changes, delivery schedule adjustments).
These duties are described at the full performance level (GS-11). The GS-07 level is developmental with promotion potential to a the full performance level at GS-11.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
Must file annual financial statement.
This position requires a mobility agreement that requires written consent to comply with management-directed permanent change of station (PCS) movement in order to meet mission requirements.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 in this document.
Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
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 at the next lower grade level (GS-05) in one or more of the following: assisting in soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and/or awarding contracts and/or subcontracts; or assisting in the administration of contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions; or assisting with analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; or assisting in negotiating terms of purchase orders through price analysis; or planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; or assessing procurement documents for compliance with contractor agreements; or assisting in developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
OR
Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).
Education can be substituted for experience.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This position requires you to submit 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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 14 - Contracting position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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.
May require overtime work.
Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
This position may be eligible for regular and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis.
All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized.
Relocation/Retention Incentive will not be authorized.
Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
Advanced In-hire may be authorized.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil/.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You have already been evaluated against the minimum qualifications required for this position.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
There is no additional documentation required at this time. As part of the USAJOBS application process you are required to submit a copy of your resume. This resume will not be used for a qualifications determination and simply serves to meet the supporting documentation requirement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To continue with the application process for this position, you must complete the online ACWA exam.
The completed ACWA exam must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2025 to receive further consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
There is no additional documentation required at this time. As part of the USAJOBS application process you are required to submit a copy of your resume. This resume will not be used for a qualifications determination and simply serves to meet the supporting documentation requirement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To continue with the application process for this position, you must complete the online ACWA exam.
The completed ACWA exam must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2025 to receive further consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
