Location: Scott Air Force Base,IL, USA
Summary
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).
DISA is seeking energetic & talented Contract Specialists to join the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization. Positions are located at Scott Air Force Base, IL (approx. 25 miles east of St. Louis, MO).
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
11/21/2024 to 02/19/2025
* Salary
$61,408 - $115,766 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
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Location
MANY vacancies in the following location:
* Scott AFB, IL
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-In accordance with Agency policy, this position is eligible for remote work WITHIN the local commuting area of the duty location(s) listed in this announcement.
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
12 - Varies - up to a full performance level GS-12.
* Job family (Series)
* 1102 Contracting
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Secret
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
* Trust determination process
* National security
* Financial disclosure
Yes
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
DHA-FLYER-12612297-24DJ
* Control number
820231300
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Any U.S. citizen. The intention of utilizing this direct hire authority is to grow the agency through applicants external to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Current DISA employees are encouraged to apply for similar DISA positions through USAJobs.
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Duties
* Provides a wide range of contracting procedures, methods and contract types, including competitive proposals, sealed bidding, fixed-price, and cost-type contracts.
* Employs negotiation techniques to serve as a contracting focal point with engineers, cost accountants, attorneys, industrial security specialist, contractors and/or cost analysts in the negotiation and settlement action.
* Applies knowledge of IT products, systems and services being acquired, related business practices, and prevailing market conditions to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance.
* Utilizes techniques of price/cost analysis, such as learning curve analysis and cost estimating relationship, to evaluate contractor proposal and develop complex noncontractual pricing arrangements and incentives.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* Must be a U.S.Citizen.
* This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
* Obtain/Maintain Defense Acquisition Workforce Certification.
* OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Statement Required.
Qualifications
Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service, Military, or Private Sector.
Your resume MUST demonstrate experience in contracting methods and performing basic price or cost analysis.
For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service, Military, or Private Sector.
Your resume MUST demonstrate experience negotiating, awarding and modifying contracts and developing terms and conditions of contracts.
For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service, Military, or Private Sector.
Your resume MUST demonstrate experience negotiating, awarding and modifying contracts, administering terms and conditions of contracts and addressing performance issues.
Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.
Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
If interested, email your resume to: ...@mail.mil & reference Announcement 12612297.
Education
Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
For the GS-09 Position, you may substitute education for specialized experience: You must have completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree.
NOTE: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
For the GS-11 Position, you may substitute education for specialized experience: You must have completed at least three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
NOTE: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
For the GS-12 Position: There is no substitution for experience at this grade level.
Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration.
Additional information
* This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for Scott AFB, IL and will be used to fill few vacancies. This public notice is to gather resumes that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
* Selections may be made at any grade level.
* This recruitment may provide promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
* You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
* A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
* Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
* We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
* Moving costs MAY be paid.
* Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
* This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
* Contracting Foundational/Professional: The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification
Additional information may be found at:
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
* The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments.
* This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon how well you meet the qualifications above and the selection criteria for this position. Your latest resume will be used to make these evaluations.
Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ ...@mail.mil
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your resume must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 02/19/2025
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
NOTE: It is the intent of the hiring organization to review resumes and select individuals on an ongoing basis (as required) between the date this job announcement opens and for up to 3 months after the announcement closes. As such, please do not apply more than once during this period of time unless there has been a substantial change in your qualifications.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/19/2025, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a resume.
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS.
DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS.
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please DO NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
If interested, email your resume to: ...@mail.mil & reference Announcement 12612297.
Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
Phone (317) ###-#### Email ...@mail.mil
Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
2300 East Drive Bldg 3600
Scott AFB, IL 62225
US
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Next steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to: ...@mail.mil.
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 90 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered, with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts), which must be reviewed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
(317) ###-####
...@mail.mil
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
Your resume must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 02/19/2025
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
NOTE: It is the intent of the hiring organization to review resumes and select individuals on an ongoing basis (as required) between the date this job announcement opens and for up to 3 months after the announcement closes. As such, please do not apply more than once during this period of time unless there has been a substantial change in your qualifications.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/19/2025, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a resume.
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS.
DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS.
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please DO NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
If interested, email your resume to: ...@mail.mil & reference Announcement 12612297.
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Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
Phone (317) ###-#### Email ...@mail.mil
Address DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
2300 East Drive Bldg 3600
Scott AFB, IL 62225
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to: ...@mail.mil.
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 90 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered, with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts), which must be reviewed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
(317) ###-####
...@mail.mil
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Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
11/21/2024 to 02/19/2025
* Salary
$61,408 - $115,766 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
* Location
MANY vacancies in the following location:
* Scott AFB, IL
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-In accordance with Agency policy, this position is eligible for remote work WITHIN the local commuting area of the duty location(s) listed in this announcement.
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
12 - Varies - up to a full performance level GS-12.
* Job family (Series)
* 1102 Contracting
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Secret
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
* Trust determination process
* National security
* Financial disclosure
Yes
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
DHA-FLYER-12612297-24DJ
* Control number
820231300
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820231300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.