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Major duties

Serves as a first level supervisor within a DLA- Strategic Acquisition Programs Division/Depot Level Repairable organization. Provides direction and guidance to a group of professional, technical, and support personnel engaged in managing, directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of a major defense acquisition program. Manages and directs the full range of negotiations, award, modification, management/administration, and termination of contracts encompassing the full range of diverse and extremely complex types (includes application of new and advanced concepts). Reviews negotiation strategies on major procurements and provides direction and guidance as required on a variety of types of contracts and special purpose contracts and agreements. Exercises full responsibility in application of procurement laws, rules, regulations, decisions, and other directives. Practices sound business judgment on all contractual actions for the procurement of such items of equipment as spare and repair parts, components, aircraft/missile systems and subsystems. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.

Qualification

To qualify for a Supervisory Contracting Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) 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: Serving or have served as a contract officer with warrant authority above the simplified acquisition threshold. Providing directions and guidance on strategic sourcing plans by providing a full range of acquisition and procurement actions. Providing expert advice on a wide variety of contracting methods and types, negotiation techniques, and business practices and market conditions. Facilitating contracting of commercial and/or military unique supplies to include planning, strategizing, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering and terminating contracts. 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.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following (Supervisory) Competencies: Accountability Conflict Management Customer Service Developing Others Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Strategic Thinking Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.