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Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The US Army MICC, Installation Readiness Center (IRC) is the strategic contract execution location for new and follow-on contract awards for Food Service and Installation Operations and Support requirements that support mission partners' readiness priorities in a standardized, cost efficient and responsive manner. Responsibilities Serves as a warranted Contracting Officer (KO). As a Contracting Officer (KO), the incumbent will be authorized a limited warrant in support of contract requirements, high-dollar, and mission essential acquisitions. Prepares award documentation, including delineation of responsibilities of contractor. Determines options, milestones, and sources to be solicited. Negotiates prices, terms, and conditions. Performs cost and price analyses. 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 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 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 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: (Note: You must upload a copy of your transcripts.) Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must upload a copy of your transcripts.) - 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: 1.) Conducting all pre-award functions (e.g., formal source selection) for complex services, such as: analyzing procurement requests to determine requirements; 2.) Developing procurement/contractual documents inclusive of determining standard and non-standard terms and conditions; 3.) Conducting pre-bid/proposal conferences and negotiations; AND 4.) Evaluating responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, adequacy of competition and contractor responsibility. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions: 1) have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and 2) have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance Management Contracting/Procurement Preparation and Negotiation Technical Competence 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 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. Additional Information About the Position: This position is part of the US Army MICC, Installation Readiness Center (IRC), Fort Sam Houston, TX IRC Vision: Deliver best in class contracting effects optimizing support for our customers with unmatched savings and efficiency IRC Mission: The IRC shall award new and follow-on contracts in support of base operations and food service requirements that support mission partners' readiness priorities in a standardized, cost efficient and responsive manner. This position is part of the US Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Installation Readiness Center (IRC). The IRC was stood up so the MICC can more effectively promote strategic Army category management objectives in order to optimize support for our Soldiers and align MICC contract execution with our major mission partners' readiness priorities. The IRC is the strategic contract execution location for new and follow-on contract awards for Food Service and Installation Operations and Support requirements. IRC accomplishes all pre-award functions through successful contract award (including debriefs and through the protest period). Newly awarded contracts are then transitioned to a local MICC contracting office for administration. 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 Contracting and Procurement Career Field position. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position - Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation Incentive may be authorized if a determination is made that it is in the best interest of the Government and in accordance with agency policy. If a relocation incentive is authorized a service agreement is required.