Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Medical Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity (USAHCA), Health Readiness Contracting Office (HRCO), located at FORT SAM HOUSTON / BEXAR / TEXAS. Duties include performing pre-award and/or post-award functions for procurements involving complex, long-term contracts on highly specialized, extensive, new or innovative equipment/supplies and services of significant importance. The role involves analyzing and evaluating cost and pricing data elements to determine price fairness for major acquisitions with limited precedent data available, and terminating highly specialized and/or long-term complex contracts that affect a wide range of procurement activities or contractors' operations. The position also requires conducting Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for complex acquisition programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires signing a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) upon entering this position.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) position. Selectee must meet position requirements for certification at the Senior Level III Contracting Acquisition Career Field within 24 months of entrance on duty.
• May require up to 10% Business travel.
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution and 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. (The 24 semester hour requirement can be obtained within the bachelor's degree OR in addition to the degree.)
• Exemption: Current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served in an equivalent GS-12-1102 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 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.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 grade level in the Federal service which includes executing pre- and post-award contracting actions, administering contract terminations, resolving procurement issues, and communicating effectively with customers and vendors.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Requires submission of a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Competency in Accountability
• Competency in Attention to Detail
• Competency in Customer Service
• Competency in Decision Making
• Competency in Flexibility
• Competency in Influencing/Negotiating
• Competency in Integrity/Honesty
• Competency in Interpersonal Skills
• Competency in Learning
• Competency in Reading Comprehension
• Competency in Reasoning
• Competency in Self-Management
• Competency in Stress Tolerance
• Competency in Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-award and/or post-award functions for procurements involving complex, long-term contracts on highly specialized, extensive, new or innovative equipment/supplies and services of significant importance.
• Analyze and evaluate cost and pricing data elements to determine price fairness for major acquisitions with limited precedent data available.
• Terminate highly specialized and/or long-term complex contracts that affect a wide range of procurement activities or contractors' operations.
• Conduct the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for complex acquisition programs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior