Who May Apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees. Job Position: Leads the IT/SYSTEMS SUPPORT Division and manages a team of Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists.
Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below. A. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. Attach a copy of the highest DAWIA certification in contracting which you currently hold. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience Is Defined As: Providing technical advice and assistance to a group of contracting representatives; providing oversight and implementation of contract administration workload; and experience performing contract closeout, pricing, negotiations and/or contract modifications based on extensive knowledge in contracting principles and procedures for pre- and post-award activities. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Plans and develops programming and scheduling for all procurement actions within their cognizance. Establish and maintains deadlines to achieve timely completion of work.
Directs the full range of pre-and post-award contracting; to include issues of contract modifications, negotiations of change, exercise of options, investigations and resolutions of contractor delays, and contractor performance appraisals.
Serves as the principal contracting advisor to the Program Management Office for finance and accounting systems , represents the Agency as the contractual authority at conferences, meetings, and protest resolutions.
Exert influence which will change or reverse a proposed course of action, when wise to do so from the business point of view, including combining procurements, splitting quantities, adding options, and changing specifications when needed.
Participate as appropriate as a member of the Contract Review Board, which reviews high dollar value procurement actions, and those actions of a potential controversial or sensitive nature.