CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST GS-1101-11/12

Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Budget/Accounting

Other

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 hypersonic 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 their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.

PLACE OF WORK:

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants with a background in putting together contract packages to work in the Manpower and Contracting Branch in the Resource Management Division on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. 

Job Responsibilities

Develops acquisition packages in support of a variety of high-dollar, complex services, construction and supply contracts that provide help desk assistance, multiple data processing services including real-time services, pre and post-test services, report preparation, programming, networking configuration and administration, data entry services, computer setup and scheduling. Analyzes and evaluates cost and financial data contained in various types of proposed contracts for research and development, supplies, facilities, and equipment. 

 

Performs the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as assigned by the organization. Establishes and maintains individual COR files when appointed as a COR for each contract in accordance with Federal and agency regulations and guidance. Performs on sight inspections of contractor work to ensure the contractor is complying with the terms and conditions of assigned contracts. Provides required reports to the command and Contracting Officer (KO). Maintains all training required to perform the duties as a COR. 

 

If selected at the GS-11 level, assignments will be developmental in nature and under greater supervision.

Job Qualification

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

For positions in the 1101  series, please go to the following link.

 

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

SPECIALZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating cost analysis to conduct negotiation of contract prices, terms and conditions; AND 2) Providing guidance relating to contracting processes and procedures to personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

 

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business and Management.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

If you are using education substitution to meet the requirement for this position, transcripts must be provided with your application. 

 

SPECIALZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating cost analysis to conduct negotiation of contract prices, terms and conditions; 2) Providing guidance relating to contracting processes and procedures to personnel and 3) Experience performing inspections/reviews of contractor or third-party work to ensure they are in compliance with the terms and conditions of assigned contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

 

For the GS-12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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

  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Oral/Written Communication
  • Contract Performance Management

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. 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 https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/  for more information.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Telework one or more days a pay period may be available depending upon the terms of the organization's telework policy.
  • Remote work not available.
  • Position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
  • The duties of this position requires Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.72 or you must be able to complete training within 21 days of Type A COR designation or within 35 days of Type B or C COR designation unless another specific frame is agreed to by the Contracting Officer.
  • This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position.  You must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Foundational Career Level Certification in Contracting within 3 years of appointment.
  • Position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and then annually after.
  • Management may select at any grade level for which this position was advertised, and the applicant is qualified for.
  • If selected at the GS-11 level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next level once all conditions for advancement have been met to include, but not limited to: Time in Grade, one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, and acceptable performance.

Travel Requirements

Greater than 20% Travel

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

Rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil