Contract Specialist - Chicago, Illinois

Job Offered by Department of Defense

Defense Contract Management Agency

Job Summmary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Who can apply

  1. Military spouses
  2. The public
  3. Veterans

Job Duties

  • Provides functional and technical expertise to CMOs in the execution of the mission.
  • Identifies skills needed, develops, provides, or arranges for functional/application training to enhance and preserve competencies.
  • Participates in District, DCMA, CMO and other conferences and meetings, furnishing functional, technical, and IT application assistance and expertise in contract administration matters.
  • Provides functional support in the identification of functional requirements and development, testing, deployment and post-deployment of DCMA Corporate IT applications, including training.
  • Provides assistance to the District and CMO in achieving the goals in the performance plan. Identifies and communicates systemic process deficiencies and recommends corrective actions to CMO managers and Commanders.
  • Produces, compiles, analyses, and briefs data/reports from a multitude of acquisition system sources.
  • Acquisition Systems Sources utilized such as MOCAS, Mechanization of Reports Distribution System (MORDS), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Shared Data Warehouse (SDW), and other DCMA and DoD systems.

Requirements

Qualification

To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: 1.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 2.) A current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "1" above. AND B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-12 Interpreting and preparing policies and procedures for implementation using knowledge of contract management policies, techniques and regulatory requirements. GS-12 Providing advice to management and teams to improve performance and resolve problems related to contract administration functions/issues. GS-13 Performing various contract administration functions (e.g. monitoring contractor's compliance with contract, regulatory and statutory provisions). GS-13 Monitoring and managing expenditures and costs. GS-13 Managing information systems to evaluate and implement new or improved automated contract administration applications. GS-13 Conducting research and analyzing data to resolve problems related to contract administration functions.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Tour of Duty: 1st Shift FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Yes Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Financial Disclosure Required

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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.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Document Requires:-

Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED: 1. Your resume: Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present"). Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include, viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder. In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade for Federal civilian positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete. 2. Transcripts (must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable): Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at time of application. This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. PLEASE REVIEW THE LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: Supporting Documents

How to appy this Job

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12640154.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/24/2024 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/.

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Next Step after Apply

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility and qualifications for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

Job Overview

Accepting Applications

Opening - Closing Dates

Open December 12, 2024 to December 24, 2024

Salary

$90751 - $140293 PA

Pay Scale & Grade

GS 12-13

Appointment type

Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Job Locations

Total Opening : 1

Chicago, Illinois Los Angeles, California Kansas City, Missouri Boston, Massachusetts Atlanta, Georgia Washington, District of Columbia Miami, Florida Albuquerque, New Mexico New Orleans, Louisiana San Francisco, California Indianapolis, Indiana Oklahoma City, Oklahoma New York, New York Austin, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah Denver, Colorado Portland, Oregon Seattle, Washington Minneapolis, Minnesota Phoenix, Arizona

Travel Required

25% or less

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No

Telework Eligible

Yes

Remote Job

No

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job Category

Contracting

Security Clearance

Secret

Drug test

Not Required

Position Sensitivitiy

Trust determination process

Announcement Number

DCMA-PH-12640154-DH

Job Control ID

824051500