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Defense Information Systems Agency · 9 hours ago

SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Fort George G. Meade, MD

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking a Supervisory Contract Specialist to lead procurement services. The role involves directing branch activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and serving as a Contracting Officer responsible for procurement administration and contract management.

Communications InfrastructureGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directs activities of the Branch by ensuring the Branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements to meet customer needs

Develops goals that integrate organization objectives by establishing policies/procedures to execute mission and implement priority changes

Serves as a consultant to the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) Europe Division Chief as a Contracting Officer with warranted signatory authority

Contracting officer responsible for all procurement administration and termination functions. Includes pre-award/award/post-award

Effectively and tactfully communicates complex information, both oral and written, to provide clear, comprehensive advice and guidance

Qualification

Contracting Officer CertificationPre/Post-Award ContractingAcquisition CertificationContract AdministrationCompliance with RegulationsLeading PeopleTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier with 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

This is a drug testing position

Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment

This position may require the incumbent to work an alternative or shift work schedule

The incumbent may be required to travel frequently by any mode of Government or commercial transportation in accordance with pertinent provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations

This is a Mission Essential position

Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation

Contracting Officer Position

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service

Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees

In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard

All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in pre/post-award contracting to include developing solicitations, contract administration and termination OR ensuring compliance regarding international contracting practices and foreign laws

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 knowledge, skills and abilities, or 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

Competencies: Contracting/Procurement, Leading People, Technical Competence, and Written Communication

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level

Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area

Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66

Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment

If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA, and training not completed within the established guidelines, the incumbent might be removed from this position