Acquisition Analyst (Contracts) - NH-1101-02/03

Full TimeMD-ABERDEENHQ ATEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Contracting

Job Summary

 
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
 
WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future, from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hyper-sonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants your work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., visit: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
 
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PLACE OF WORK
 
This position is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, G8 (Resource Management Directorate), Contracts Management Division.  

Job Responsibilities

NH-02: Duties are similar to those described for NH-03, but assignments are less complex and difficult until knowledge and skills are gained, with more guidance available as needed. Serves as an Acquisition Analyst within the ATEC, G8, Contracts Management Division. Provides contract development and contract monitoring support for assigned procurement as well as assisting in the development of performance work statements, contract documents, data elements, source justifications, independent government estimates, and evaluation criteria for various types of contracts and other procurement actions. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs.

NH-03: Serves as a senior acquisition expert responsible for the full range of acquisition planning and contract management functions required to support various contractual needs from pre-award to post-award functions. Responsible for analysis, evaluation, approving or redirecting of the strategy, plans, and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving services/supplies.

Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for contracts when so designated by a Contracting Officer.  

Assists in the development of solicitation packages and conducts reviews of contract requirements, deliverables and contract changes. Reviews for appropriate contract type, pricing, selection of source, acquisition method, determinations and findings, documentation, clarity of contract terms and funding.

Monitors contract administration and conduct necessary coordination, which may result in incremental funding, preparation of rate and cost adjustments, redirection of effort, coordination of time extensions, incorporation of change orders, issuance of stop work orders, issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, approval of progress payments, final payment, and contract closeout.

Advises program officials of procurement objectives, and assists in the preparation of statements of work, determination and findings and solicitation documents.

Develops new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement.

Advises technical specialists, procurement analysts, and program managers on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures.

Develops solutions to problems when there are uncertainties in requirements, to include departures from previous approaches, intergovernmental requirements, or comparable conditions; and problems which may result in an unfair advantage being given to one contractor for follow-on procurement.

Provides assistance to contracting officers, subordinate commands, and managers regarding specific situations or problems and upon receipt of changed procedures imposed by DA/DoD involving regulations, laws and good business practices.

Plans and develops guidance materials for technical, program management and acquisition personnel. Publishes informational materials to inform, clarify and explain regulatory and policy changes and to note recurring errors observed during contract review.

Makes recommendations to senior leadership for deviations from regulations and revision of procedures.

Provide oversight to the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program for GPC purchases of supplies, equipment, and services.

Serves as co-leading analyst for performing Command Inspections at the various subordinate organizations to include meeting and discussing various checklists with CMB’s counterparts, resource management personnel, functional subject-matter experts and the servicing contracting offices.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

General Business and Industry Series 1101, click here.

 
**Selection(s) will be made at the NH-02 or NH-03 level dependent upon selected candidates' qualifications. Promotion potential to the NH-03 is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications, demonstrated ability to perform the level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the NH-03 broadband is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.** 
 
*If this position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience, and you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible.
 
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the competencies described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. 
 
For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e. hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.  
 
For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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.

To qualify at the NH-02 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience in:
1) Reviewing and administering contracts; and
2) Perform cost/price data requirements

To qualify at the NH-03 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience in: 
1) Planning and conducting contract price/cost analysis of a variety of pre-award and or/post-award procurement actions; and 
2) Negotiating and preparing documents for contract modifications.


All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

1) Written and oral communication
2) Contracting/procurement knowledge
3) Problem-Solving with contract structures/types

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position.  If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, you will be sent notification of such and your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click here. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit here for more information.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
  • Teleworking may be offered in accordance with the current command policy. 
  • Remote work is not authorized.
  • This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 20% of the time.
  • Position is Tier 5 – Special Sensitive, Critical Sensitive, Noncritical Sensitive, High Risk requiring a Top Secret security clearance or the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.
  • 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 - Contracting Career Field. 
    NH-02: Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. NH-03: Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
  • The incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil