Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12, DHA (60742)

USACE Organization Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent Locations (City, State) Tulsa, OK Position Overview/Duties This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY

US Citizens. Summary This is a Contract Specialist position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information on USACE Tulsa District, click: or Duties The position will serve as a Senior Contract Specialist performing a full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and/or Construction and A/E programs. Perform detailed analysis of bids and proposals received, ensuring compliance with specifications on advertised procurements. Perform cost and price analysis for all negotiations to determine fair and reasonableness of price. Utilize innovation for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process. Perform contracting functions of higher than usual complexity, such as contracting functions where no contractual precedence exists. Other Conditions and Requirements In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Procurement Analyst: 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 civilian employee 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. Education In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing pre-award or post award functions including price cost analysis or negotiations; AND 2) Administering contracts for maintenance or construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time-in-Grade: Candidates must have held a position at the next lower grade (GS-11) for at least 52 weeks. Additional Information All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements: This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRD. Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years. Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years. Remote Job: No Telework Eligible: Situational telework only as determined by the agency policy. Travel Requirement: 25% or less. Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: May be authorized. Permanent change of station (PCS) allowances may be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Required Documents Your resume (Please limit it to two pages): Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Other supporting documents: Transcripts — This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible. Cover Letter, optional Conditions Of Employment Safe work practices are an integral part of this position. Incumbent is required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity ( Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Army Corps of Engineers