Contracting Officer Representative

Missile Defense Agency•Redstone Arsenal, AL

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The Contracting Officer Representative serves as an acquisition expert responsible for inspecting, reviewing, and verifying contractor work, deliverables, services, reports, plans, and invoices under assigned contracts. Contracts may involve urgent and complex requirements, including sophisticated hardware, services, supplies, or research and development. The incumbent acts as a liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer and helps ensure successful contract completion in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements. The role provides oversight of contracts, delivery orders, and task orders; monitors contractor compliance and performance; reviews work and payment documentation; and works with the contracting officer to correct defects or omissions. The incumbent maintains COR records throughout the acquisition lifecycle, supports award-fee boards and contractor performance reporting, and provides acquisition guidance and support for contract planning, negotiation, source selection, administration, and closeout. The position also supports leadership briefings on contract status, progress, initiatives, and continuous-improvement plans.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in Federal service, meeting at least three of five criteria: supporting management of major Defense Acquisition Programs across six baselines (technical, operational, test, fielding, financial, and contract); assisting in coordinating a multidisciplinary team; drafting acquisition artifacts for key management personnel; demonstrating oral and written communication skills; and making appropriate, innovative recommendations or solutions to acquisition problems.
Must obtain and maintain a Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance.
Must pass an initial drug screening and be subject to random testing thereafter.
Must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics certification in Program Management within 60 months of entry into the position.
Must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
Must obtain mandatory Security Cooperation certification within 24 months of entry into the position.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
Must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Inspect, review, and verify contractor work efforts, deliverable products and services, reports, plans, and invoices under assigned contracts.
Serve as a liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues.
Provide timely and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts, delivery orders, and task orders.
Monitor contractor compliance with contract terms, conditions, specifications, and performance objectives.
Inspect work for compliance and review and verify invoices and receipts for payment in accordance with COR Appointment Letters.
Provide contractor guidance and initiate corrective action, with contracting officer concurrence, to correct defects and omissions.
Maintain COR files covering requirements development, pre-award activities, post-award contract administration, and contract termination or closure; ensure files meet MDA standards and current guidance.
Provide data and other inputs to award-fee boards and the Government's Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPAR) system.
Provide guidance and evaluation criteria, and plan, coordinate, and support negotiations for multiple contracts.
Provide acquisition guidance on planning, pre-award and post-award activities, source selection, cost-reimbursement contracts, award-fee contracts, and incentive contracts.
Oversee invoice submissions in the Wide Area Work Flow (WA-WF) system.
Assist with contract closeout.
Monitor contract performance and take appropriate action to protect the interests and rights of the Government under contracts.
Evaluate and document contractor performance in accordance with contract objectives.
Assist in preparing and presenting briefings to MDA Element leadership on contract status, progress, initiatives, and continuous-improvement plans.