This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a permanent position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District, Engineering Division, in Winchester, VA. Visit the US Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Middle East District website at the link here.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing specific Architect Engineering (A-E) contract products associated with all phases of the A-E contract process in accordance with established policies and procedures; leading a A-E Contract Management team by assisting in group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, integration of work processes and products, obtaining resources; utilizing A-E contract databases and resources to manage an organization, budgeting, and planning for A-E contract assignments; and assessing a variety of fixed-price and indefinite delivery contracts and special provision clauses to negotiate various cost elements for initial contracts as well as for post-award changes and settlements to monitor contract performance of the life of contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). In addition to meeting the basic requirement below, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed above:
Responsible for a range of planning, leading, coordinating, reviewing, and providing Architect-Engineering (A-E) contract management technical guidance for all Engineering led aspects of (A-E) contract preparation.
Provide leadership to the Engineering project delivery team by assisting in group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, integration of work processes, and products on complex A-E Contracting actions.
Assist in ensuring the Branch's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated and integrated into the A-E Contract Management Sections strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, products, and services.
Research, learn, and apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify and implement A-E business process improvements and drafts criteria and new innovative processes complying with all statutes, regulations, and guidance.
Implement established internal controls that control expenses, reduce costs, prevent waste and abuse, and foster accountability within the workforce.