Contract Specialist, GS-, DHA;

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Tulsa, OK

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

US Citizens.

This is a Contract Specialist position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information on USACE Tulsa District, click:  or

• The position will serve as a Senior Contract Specialist performing a full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution and administration for complex and technical services and/or Construction and A/E programs.
• Perform detailed analysis of bids and proposals received, ensuring compliance with specifications on advertised procurements.
• Perform cost and price analysis for all negotiations to determine fair and reasonableness of price.
• Utilize innovation for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process.
• Perform contracting functions of higher than usual complexity, such as contracting functions where no contractual precedence exists.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;

if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

One year of specialized experience which includes
1) Performing pre-award or post award functions including price cost analysis or negotiations; AND
2) Administering contracts for maintenance or construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Candidates must have held a position at the next lower grade (GS-11) for at least 52 weeks.

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE
  450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements:
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/
  
  Functional Area
  
  and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRD.
• Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.
• Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
• Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.
• Remote Job:
  No
• Telework Eligible:
  Situational telework only as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Requirement: 25% or less.
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
  May be authorized.
• Permanent change of station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• Your resume (Please limit it to two pages):
• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience…