What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Contract Specialist (DHA) position at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Responsibilities Plans and develops the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Develops a negotiation position, determines contract type and negotiation authority and prepares justification for negotiation position and other requirements. Advises customers in all phases of the acquisition process including, but not limited to, contracting method, solicitation of proposals / bids, evaluation of proposals / bids, negotiation of contracts, price and / or cost analysis, contract award, etc. Directs the full range of contract administration actions required for the acquisition program, including contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation / resolution of contractor delays, contractor appraisal, etc. Trains, mentors, manages workload and leads assigned staff, by delegating tasks, reviewing work and having an overall understanding of the status of all actions assigned to them. Evaluates methods to improve team efficiency / work products and informs management of performance issues to recommend / request action. Approves up to 8 hours of leave. Conducts employee counseling on routine performance or behavior issues. Performs up to 25% supervisory duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply : US Citizens 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, 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for 1102 series : Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution with a major in any field. OR Exemption : You are exempt from the education requirement 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 requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below : Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes work that involves contract negotiations; serving as the principal contracting advisor; resolving issues and / or problems associated with contract administration; performing pre-award activities; making contract modifications; and responding to queries on procedures, policies, directives, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education 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 : Additional Information This announcement uses the direct hire authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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 (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Contracting Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
