This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

POSITION: CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST GS-1101-12

ANNOUNCEMENT: ATEC-DPG-13675

FULLTIME/ Permanent

OPENING DATES: 6/17/2024 – 7/1/2024

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens

SALARY: $86,962 - $113,047 per annum.

(Salary displayed includes pay from a GS-12 step 1 to a GS-12 Step 10)

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.

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 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.

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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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-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).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, 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.

· Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

· Multiple selections will be made from this announcement.

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants MUST apply at the following link by midnight on the closing date of the announcement to be considered for this position: https://atec.yello.co/jobs/xDJZl1daS2pjXqoy_5YYoQ?job_board_id=zm0Yjn0EaOr11u8mjBlNoQ

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,962.00 - $113,047.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Work Location: In person