Supervisory Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Portland, OR

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About The Position

As a Supervisory Branch Chief and Senior (unlimited warrant) Contracting Officer you will provide both pre-award and post-award contracting functions to support District, Division and agency-wide missions through contracts for specialized procurement programs. Duties Provides both technical and administrative supervision over assigned civilian and military personnel; Section Chiefs, Technical Leads, Contracting Officers, and Contract Specialists. Advises acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, primary customers, agency-wide stakeholders, and other pertinent personnel in all phases of the acquisition process. Reviews/approves negotiation position, the determination of types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and justification for negotiation position and other requirements. Ensures coordination with the engineering and technical departments, legal counsel, audit, and subordinate activities. Executes all approval levels within assigned contracting authority. Supports, participates and provides technical assistance to project management teams when necessary.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (ATandL) Workforce position in the career field of Contracting.
• DAWIA Certification in Contracting is required within 36 months of appointment.
• Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) is required upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer’s Warrant.
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
• One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) pre-award actions, acquisition management and price/cost analysis sufficient to execute pre-award (or post-award) procurement actions; AND (2) evaluating bids, proposals, quotations and contract administration; AND (3) experience in leading teams/units/directorate or organization(s).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan repayment or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.

Responsibilities

• Provides both technical and administrative supervision over assigned civilian and military personnel; Section Chiefs, Technical Leads, Contracting Officers, and Contract Specialists.
• Advises acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, primary customers, agency-wide stakeholders, and other pertinent personnel in all phases of the acquisition process.
• Reviews/approves negotiation position, the determination of types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and justification for negotiation position and other requirements.
• Ensures coordination with the engineering and technical departments, legal counsel, audit, and subordinate activities.
• Executes all approval levels within assigned contracting authority.
• Supports, participates and provides technical assistance to project management teams when necessary.

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.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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