About the Position: This is a temporary supervisory position with Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Contracting. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be considered for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement #CERA250418483155. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 Supervisory 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 DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency, OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series on or before September 30, 2000.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 which includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) formulating comprehensive acquisition strategies and plans, 2) implementing new procurement guidelines and policies across the organization, 3) managing concurrent contractual actions ensuring compliance with principles, techniques, and accepted contracting practices, 4) directing personnel management functions, including staff coordination, mentoring, and performance oversight, and 5) aligning contracting strategies and workforce capabilities with organizational goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the experience and education qualification requirements--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Lead or Supervise Communications Contracting/Procurement Planning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
Oversees the contracting operation of a USACE Integrated Program Office (IPO) for the multi-billion Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Program.
Provides expert advice to ensure sound business principles are used in the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Program.
Supervises, manages, and provides guidance, advice, and assistance to subordinate staff.
Evaluates subordinate supervisors or leaders and serves as the reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors.
Recommends and carries out action to eliminate actual and potential waste, fraud, and abuse of Government resources.
Provides oversight of contracting operations through the Contract Operations Review program.