Contracting Officer (Administration)

U.S. Army Sustainment Command • Hawthorne, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Hawthorne Army Depot, Contract Admin Division in Hawthorne, Nevada. The position manages pre-award and post-award contract administration, ensuring compliance with agency policy and contract requirements. Duties are described at the GS-13 full-performance level; applicants may be selected at the GS-12 or GS-13 grade level.

The position requires the selectee to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and meet Contracting Certification requirements within 36 months of entering on duty. It also requires submission of an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter. A one-year probationary period applies. Situational telework may be authorized by the supervisor on a case-by-case basis, and overtime may be required. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; PCS allowances may also be authorized subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1102 series: a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, unless eligible for a specified education exemption based on qualifying prior DoD civilian or military service.
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including assisting with pre- and post-award contract administration reviews, assigned contract administration tasks, negotiations, and tracking corrective action plans.
• For GS-13, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including managing pre- and post-award contract administration reviews, monitoring contractor performance, negotiating proposals, and monitoring corrective actions.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience for GS-12 or GS-13.
• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-11 or equivalent for GS-12, or 52 weeks at GS-12 or equivalent for GS-13, if the applicant held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and provide supporting documentation.
• Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualifications within 30 calendar days of the announcement closing date.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award and post-award contract administration to ensure compliance with agency policy.
• Negotiate with contractors to resolve complex contractual discrepancies.
• Advise contracting personnel on the proper application of acquisition procedures.
• Engage with leadership and contractor representatives to resolve contract issues.
• Execute contract modifications accurately.
• Establish work priorities to ensure timely completion of contract administration tasks.
• Direct internal pre-solicitation planning to meet solicitation milestone requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and corrective actions, as applicable to the GS-13 specialized experience criteria.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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