Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

As a Contracting Officer Representative at the NH-1101-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as an expert in acquisition primarily responsible for inspection, review and verification of contractors work efforts deliverable products and services reports plans and invoices under assigned contracts. Contracts are for complex MDA requirements with high risks to cost schedule and/or performance.
• Requirements; include MDA hardware production software development and complex contract service support. Includes incentive and award fee contracts.
• Acquisition and oversight of contract serve as liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues. Helps ensure successful contract completion consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements.
• Provides timely, consistent and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts, delivery orders and task orders. Monitors contractor's compliance with contract terms conditions and specifications. Inspects all work for compliance and reviews/verifies invoices and receipts for payment in accordance with COR Appointment Letter. Provides guidance to the contractor and initiates corrective action with concurrence of the contracting officer to ensure all defects and omissions are corrected and completed.
• Develops, manages, and maintains a COR file system to record performance on all acquisition phases such as requirements development pre- award activities post-award contract administration and termination/closure of contracts.
• Ensures COR files meet MDA standards and comply with current guidance.
• Provides necessary data and other inputs to award fee boards and Government's Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPAR)system.
• Supports, interacts and cooperates with Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTR)assigned to the same contracts, delivery orders and task orders. Teams with COTRs to provide the full spectrum of oversight and contract administration on assigned contracts. Enforces terms and conditions of each assigned contract. Identifies and recommends contract changes.
• Critically analyzes Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data, cost-performance reports, integrated master plans/schedules and other relevant program data to measure contractor performance and identify necessary government and contractor actions.
• Provides guidance, evaluation criteria and is responsible for planning, coordinating, supporting negotiation of multiple contracts and research and development procurements. Provides guidance as required concerning all aspects of acquisitions. consisting of acquisition planning, pre- award, post-award, source selection, cost-reimbursement contracts, award fee, and incentive contracts. Provides oversight of invoice submissions in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. Assists with contract close-out.
• Collects and shares COR/COTR "best practices· and "lessons learned" with other MDA COR/COTR via the MDA Portal and/or MDA COR/COTR Community of Practice (CoP).
• Reviews and analyzes field data to: (1) identify trends affecting CORs/COTRs and field locations; (2) develop corrective actions; (3) inform MDA leadership of issues/concerns; and (4) strengthen COR/COTR performance. Assists preparing and/or presenting briefings to key leadership within the MDA Element regarding contract status. progress, initiatives and plans for continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Maxi Flex
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is an acquisition position coded Professional in Contracting. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 36 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the 04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Applicants are required to meet 2 of 4 statements to be qualified.

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation supplements directives, policies procedures, and practices to assist in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract.
• Experience with Financial management theories, principles, and practices to monitor all aspects of the day-to-day administration of a contract.
• Experience with a wide variety of contracts and incentive arrangements to include Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, Time & Materials, incentive fees, award fees, and award terms and their impact on costs, schedule and performance to monitor contractor's progress and performance, including verifying performance of contract requirements.
• Experience with COR/COTR roles, responsibilities, and functions in the Federal sector to assist in meeting the government's contractual obligations.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.