LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST - Washington Headquarters Services

Summary The purpose of the position is to provide end-to-end support services for all matters relating to acquisition and procurement and provides operational contracting support services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer (ODCMO) to include the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), WHS, and independent Federal advisory commissions, Boards and Task Forces. Responsibilities Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: - As a Team Lead on the Acquisition Directorate (AD), the incumbent is responsible for efficiently executing cradle to grave management of a wide range of acquisition instruments for a broad range of products and services to include: specialized equipment, supplies, advisory and assistance services, security and force protection services, facility operation and maintenance, information technology, professional studies, research, construction, architect and engineering services and renovation and repair; as well as the award and management of grants and cooperative agreements; and support to Federal Advisory Commissions, Boards and Task Forces. - Supports a demanding customer base in a complex, highly-charged, dynamic and high visibility environment; and is responsible for the management and direction of a complex, politically sensitive acquisition program. Serves as a senior advisor to AD Senior Leadership; provides authoritative guidance and executive level coordination in order to provide mission essential support to senior leaders and other critical customers in the OSD, ODCMO, PFPA, and WHS. - Serves as an expert in all aspects of cradle to grave management of a wide range of acquisition instruments for a broad range of products and services to include: specialized equipment; supplies; routine services; advisory and assistance services; security and force protection services; facility operation and maintenance; information technology; professional studies and research; construction, architect, and engineering services; management of grants and cooperative agreements; and support to Federal Advisory Commissions, Boards and Task Forces. Resolves program and contracting issues associated with acquisition of extremely complex products and services; analyzes various possible alternative courses of action. - Initiates action to resolve major organizational issues; promulgates innovative solutions and methodologies. Develops optimal acquisition strategies to meet customer's needs and oversees proper execution of assigned programs from program initiation through contract close-out. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements for the 1102 series: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Time in Grade: For entry at the NH-4 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For the NH-4, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as (1) understanding of federal, state, and local contracting laws, as well as procurement regulations like the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or other applicable guidelines; (2) negotiating contract terms and conditions with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; (3) leading and overseeing contract lifecycles, from drafting and reviewing contracts to ensuring timely execution and closeout. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Advanced Cost and/or Price Analysis, Contract Award, Oral Communication, Preparation and Negotiation, Preparation and Negotiation, Source Selection, Team Building, and Writing Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the NH-4 grade level. Additional Information A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7). Critical Acquisition Position: (Typically only used for the Director of Contract Services position) This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Selectee must be a member of the DoD Acquisition corps, or eligible for Acquisition corps membership at the time of the appointment in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and DoD 5000.52M or have been granted a waiver. Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.