Location: Frederick,MD, USA
Summary About the Position: U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), US Army Health Contracting Activity (USAHCA), Medical Readiness Contracting Office, East (MRCO-E), Dalecarlia Health Contracting Branch, located at Fort Detrick, MD. This is an Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project position. Responsibilities Perform pre-award and post-award functions in the specialized area of health care contracting direct health care provider services, medical equipment and supplies, medical equipment maintenance and repair, and environmental services contracts. Facilitate pre-award functions for procurement involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive new or innovative equipment systems, clinical research, and services of significant importance to the region. Provide advice and direction to less experienced contracting professionals and Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) representatives. Analyze and evaluate cost and pricing data elements to determine price reasonableness for major acquisitions with limited precedent data available. Administer long-term, highly complex contracts for procurement of health care providers, medical equipment and supplies, facility maintenance, and environmental services contracts. Administer long-term complex contracts for procurement of highly specialized, new/innovative equipment systems; clinical research; and services affecting major programs that have impact on contractors' operations and on local geographic areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Requirement for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements 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 performing pre-award and or post award procurement functions within an organization; and ensuring that all contract actions taken are in compliance with applicable laws, and regulations; and developing procurement strategies for both supplies and services for the organization.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH 02). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Administration Contracting Support Contracting/Procurement 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. 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 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(n) Career Field (CF) 14 - Contracting and Procurement position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A recruitment, relocation and/or other incentives may be authorized if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interests of the government.