LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

About the role

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). This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, Procurement Services Division at Fort Meade, MD.

What you will do

• Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor and mission partner, program management; ensuring that the organization missions and plans are communicated to individual team members with strong leadership and accountability.
• Leads Contract Specialist in the proactive engagement of mission partners; preparing and issues pre-solicitation documentation, solicitations, evaluation, award and administration of a broad portfolio.
• Prioritizes, manages and ensures successful execution of the team assignments, mission, specific issues, deadlines, work plans, work products, and time frames for completion of tasks to team members.
• Directs/performs the full range of contract administration.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are 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.

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How you will be evaluated

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.

Competencies: Leading People Communication Contracting/Procurement Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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 @ ***

Documents you must provide

• FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
• NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.
• A two-page maximum resume is required.
• Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at *** .
• Learn more about the new resume requirements 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 01/20/2027, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

What to expect next

All applications that indicate they meet the basic and minimum requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. An initial review of the resume will be conducted to determine individuals identified for further consideration.

An additional review of the transcripts and resume will occur prior to any job offer to verify basic education requirement and minimum qualifications are satisfied. *** ***

Additional information

A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.

Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid.

Recruitment, relocation, or retention 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). For more information on veterans' preference click here.

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.

For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. 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.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact *** for assistance.