Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide contracting services for the Electronic Systems center (ESC) including the acquisition planning, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, contract pre-award and post-award management activities. Uses a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities. Responsibilities DUTY 1: Performs pre and post award functions (e.g. acquisition strategy development, presentation and clearances) for procurements involving complex and non complex contracts in support of the Electronic Systems center (ESC) mission, to include highly specialized, new and innovative products and services. DUTY 2: Analyze and evaluates cost and pricing data and prepares/ briefs Government positions to determine price reasonableness and realism of contractor's proposal. DUTY 3: As lead negotiator, communicates effectively in contract negotiations and negotiates Government objectives, terms and conditions to obtain the best value for the Government. DUTY 4: Performs contract administration functions (i.e. contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications and approvals, approval reviews/ fair opportunity evaluations and claims disputes and contract terminations. DUTY 5: Complies with safety, health, and security requirements and directives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. Salary Ranges includes local market supplement In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Standards IOR for Contracting Series,1102. There are no Group Coverage Qualification Standards for this series BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel 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 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Demonstration of experience in contracting services for pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex and non-complex contracts involving highly specialized, new, and innovative products and services in the systems, logistics, and/or operational arenas. Executing the administration of complex contracts for procurements involving requirements for highly specialized, new, or innovative equipment and services and for other complex programs. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. You MUST submit copies of your official transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of government and agency specific guidelines and business practices, including statutes, regulations, policies and procedures and the different contract types. Broad knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to acquisition requirements. Knowledge of assigned contracting and procurement specializations and applicable contract types. Ability to evaluate responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms/conditions/ adequacy of competition and obtain satisfactory review of compliance with solicitation requirements. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to support contracting operations Competent ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to negotiate, plan, organize and meet deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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