This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508249400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Entry-level CS/CM/BFMs will either be hired directly into an organization or hired into our Business Development Program (DP) - a 3 year development program that combines advanced training and diverse work assignments, followed by a 2 year post obligation in a Contracting Specialist's, Contract Manager's, or Business Financial Manager's position.
Learn more about this agency08/15/2018 to 10/31/2018
$45,972 - $73,105 per year
GS 07 - 09
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Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
09
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The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Contracting Specialist:
As an entry-level Contracting Specialist, you will be part of a team that handles a wide range of contracts encompassing all that is involved in providing new and improved intelligence capabilities and products to our customers. Responsibilities of a Contracting Officer include, but are not limited to:
- Working independently creating/reviewing purchase requests and related documents; clarify all facets of a proposed acquisition to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Preparing requests for proposals, conduct negotiations, and prepare necessary award documentation; and administer the contracts until performance is completed
- Interfacing with various levels of personnel and management and organizations throughout the Agency, as well as with external customers and contractors
- Training in federal acquisition to become certified in in Contracting and Program Management under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) within 24 months.
Contract Manager:
As an entry-level Contract Manager (CM), you will be part of a team that handles a wide range of contracts encompassing all that is involved in providing new and improved intelligence capabilities and products to our customers. Responsibilities of a Contract Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Serving as the Primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) which will be the lead and have overall responsibility for contract performance and delivery outcomes
- Serving as a Source Selection Evaluation Lead
- Briefing contract executive reviews to various levels of senior management
- Managing all financial aspects of assigned contracts (e.g. monitoring funding, burn rate, and expenditures) while working closely with the Contracting Officer, mission customers and Program Executive Offices to contribute to strategic planning for future contract actions
- Identifying opportunities to improve performance and implement overall contract cost efficiencies
- Training in federal acquisition to become certified in Contracting and Program Management under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) within 24 months.
Business Financial Manager:
As an entry-level Business Financial Manager you will be part of a team that handles a wide range of budgetary tasks involved in providing new and improved intelligence capabilities and products to our customers. This area of business is concerned primarily with the total financial affairs of an organization, department, or program and the translation of actions past, present, and proposed into meaningful and relevant information for use in management. Responsibilities of a Business Financial Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Budgeting, accounting, and reporting, as well as analyzing and interpreting the financial significance of past events and future plans
- Certifying availability and accountability of funds and entitlements.
- Developing a budget or financial plan for an organization, organizational unit, program, or expenditure/cost center.
- Evaluating procurements to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements.
- Monitoring expenses against budgets to identify potential overruns and excesses.
- Recording and analyze financial data and transactions for legality, appropriateness, and accuracy.
- Reviewing and/or approve budgets.
- Training in federal acquisition and budgetary transactions to become certified in Business Financial Management under the Defense Acquisition Workforce
Contracting Specialist / Contract Manager:
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Degree must include at least 24 semester hours of business-related courses (i.e., accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and/or organizational management).
Relevant experience must be in business management (e.g., acquisition, procurement, finance, contracting, accounting, and logistics). DAWIA Contracting I certification is preferred.
Business Financial Manager:
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Degree must be in Business or a related field (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or Public Administration) with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial marketing, marketing, quantitative methods, and/or organizational management.
Experience in a business or finance related area (e.g., analyzing/monitoring budgets and expenditures) is desired
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 apply for this position, please go to www.IntelligenceCareers.gov/NSA and select the vacancy announcement. Please click the 'Apply Now' button located at the top or bottom of this page. After completing the application and clicking the 'Submit Final' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Emails regarding your application status will be sent periodically. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@nsa.gov.
Please note that you will be asked a series of questions and your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application. Your responses will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.'
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508249400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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