Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens Military Spouses must meet eligibility requirements listed in announcement. ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan).

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.


As a IT CONTRACT MANAGER (COR) at the NH-0343-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Analyzes and assesses product and service contracts to provide authoritative advice and assistance on complex, controversial, and precedent setting program requirement matters.
• Leads, coordinates, communicates, and integrates programs, ensuring alignment with the organization's enterprise priorities.
• Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and translates these requirements into acquisition solutions.
• Develops, coordinates, and resources product and service requirements.
• Conducts activities or assists higher levels on challenging and innovative program developments with only general guidance on policy, resources, and planning

Conditions of employment

• This is a cybersecurity position. Employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) for cybersecurity functions required within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8140
• Incumbent of this position may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• 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: PCS or recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required OGE Form 450.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management discretion.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606.
• This is a Non-Critical Acquisition Position. Position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Employee is expected to meet the functional area certification req's within timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Creating and modifying contracts to meet mission objectives
• Analyzing and assessing contract performance
• Preparing reports and briefing executive leadership

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


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.