Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serve as Contracting Division Chief and lead Contracting Officer responsible for the planning, control, direction, and evaluation of the acquisition programs within the Division. Serves as the focal point for extremely complex and strategic contracts, including but not limited to military equipment and items, spare parts or assemblies, and engineering services for weapon system support programs. Review proposed procurement documents to include, but not limited to, solicitations and awards. Responsible for business and legal decisions involving contract award, administration and termination actions, and has signature authority for all pre-award and/or post-award actions, with unlimited signatory authority. Responsible for all actions related to acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiations, contract award, contract administration and contract management functions. Oversees negotiations for major transactions, arbitrating and resolving differences, and negotiating counter offers or rebuttals where others cannot reach agreement. Identifies and analyzes process problems, and emerging needs while formulating and justifying new initiatives to address unique problems and presenting and defending complex positions, which may be subject to scrutiny. Tracks, analyzes, and reports on contract and, performance status. Reviews and recommends resources and strategies for meeting goals and objectives. Coordinates the efforts of high-ranking civilian and military personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory 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 "A" above. B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least 2 years of experience in a contracting position. C. 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. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 grade 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: Executing a full range of highly complex pre-award and post-award activities utilizing a variety of contract types and pricing arrangements (i.e. Firm Fixed-Price, Fixed-Price Incentive Firm, Fixed -Price Prospective Redetermination, Cost-Plus Incentive Fee, Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee and Cost or Cost Sharing Arrangements). Executing the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other regulations to develop the agency's acquisition program goals and objectives. Providing direction and expert guidance to a group of professional, technical, and support personnel while engaged in managing, directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects related to contracting. Leading negotiations for major problem transactions, arbitrating and resolving differences Managing and overseeing the performance of determinations of contractor compliance with acquisitions, including but not limited to, cost accounting standards and disclosure statement. Analyzing strategies for cost-effectiveness and return on investment relating to improved acquisition approaches and industry techniques. Experience analyzing and evaluating cost and pricing data for proposed and on-going procurements for highly complex, high monetary value, long-term acquisitions on a fixed price and cost reimbursement basis. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. 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 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. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting (C) / CON AT&L Lvl 3 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. DLA Land Aberdeen works closely with our customers to provide contracting advice and ensure the mission is met. We provide life-cycle procurement support of major weapon systems components, including equipment, communications systems, engineering services, and repairs supporting the Warfighter. Our associates are given many diverse opportunities to grow, learn and advance in the contracting field. The DLA Land Aberdeen detachment provides hands-on-training experience with unique and strategic contracts, and career building opportunities. DLA Land Aberdeen detachment offers telework, compressed work schedules, flexible work schedules, and 3 hours a week paid fitness time. Employees are eligible to use base facilities: Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and other resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.