Summary About the Position: Serves as team lead and Contracting Officer providing advice, guidance and expertise to Seattle District Chief of Contracting. Responsibilities Advise the District Chief of Contracting on the personnel resources to be devoted to particular programs (e.g., Commercial Activities), or to individual functions (e.g., contracting or contract administration). Develop plans for achieving and evaluating office performance against Army or USACE established goals (e.g., set-aside for small businesses). Develop and/or advise on the best means for enhancing participation of small business in contracts. Serve as a senior advisor to the District Chief of Contracting, the Regional Chief of Contracting and PARC, and other key officials in all aspects of contracting. Participate in operational planning with top management and key operating officials. Provide authoritative interpretations on behalf of the District Chief of Contracting. Represent the District Chief of Contracting, in contacts with outside activities such as Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Administration, Department of Labor. Oversee the processing of contract claims and disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act. Oversee and may participate in, negotiations for contract modifications for work outside the scope of the contract. 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing pre-award, post-award, contract price/cost analysis and negotiations for Construction, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Services, Supplies or Architect Engineering (A-E) projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Contract Administration Contracting/Procurement Problem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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. 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 Contracting Career Field 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. Work Schedule and hours of duty must be established during business hours under Pacific Standard Time. Incumbent must have the ability to work remotely from their residence. The agency is not responsible for operating, maintenance, or any other costs (e.g. utilities, internet provider, etc) associated with the use of the employee's residence. Incumbent will be provided Government-furnished equipment (GFE) to perform duties (e.g. laptop). All pay, to include locality pay, and travel entitlements are based on the official worksite.