Job Listing: Contract Specialist
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2 vacancies - Falls Church, VAThe TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) mission is to manage TRICARE, the Department's medical and dental programs under which members of the uniformed services, their dependents, and other beneficiaries are entitled to DoD health care. The TMA also supports the Military Departments in execution of the Departments' medical mission to provide, and to maintain readiness to provide, medical and dental services to members of the Armed Forces during military operations.
NOTE: THIS JOA HAS BEEN AMENDED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE AOC AND THE JOA NUMBER (FROM TMA-08-9430-AM TO TMA-08-9340-DE).
THOSE APPLICANTS THAT HAVE APPLIED TOWARDS TMA-08-9340-AM WILL BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE NEW VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work is sedentary in nature.
TDY required.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification in Contracting (Categor C) required, with Level III certification required within 24 months of entrance on duty (EOD).
You must submit an unofficial or official transcript OR a list of courses with grades and semester/quarter hours if you are qualifying based on education or to confirm that you meet the basic qualification requirements for this position. This information must be received by the closing date of this announcement or a determination as to your qualifications will be made without this information.
This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). NSPS is a pay for performance system using pay bands with salary ranges. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at
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More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Filling of this position is subject to the provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Major Duties
This position is located with the Program Management Office (PMO) of the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) in the Joint Medical Information Systems Office (JMISO), a field activity of the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Health Affairs (HA) (OASD (HA)). JMISO supports military medical readiness and quality health care services for military personnel, their families and other beneficiaries.
The incumbent works under the general guidance of the program office's chief resource management position. This position provides executive control and direction in the areas of financial, business and contract management. He/She will be responsible for the administration of sound financial and business management policies and procedures across all phases of the PMO. Identifies and resolves critical issues relating to acquisitions, contracts, health programs and projects that cross functional lines among the Military Departments, OASD (HA), and other DoD and federal agencies with a health related mission. Serves as the subject matter expert in the areas of soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering, and terminating contracts. Develops statements of work, task orders, evaluation criteria, levels of effort, independent government cost estimates and other pre- and post-contract award documentation.
He/She participates in analysis and evaluation of cost and/or price proposals, negotiation of prices, terms and time lines pertinent to contractors and contracting activity. Provides support as the Contracting Officer's Representative Assistant (CORA) for contracts that support the medical automated information systems within the PMO. Accepts and approves contract deliverables; reviews and evaluates contract issues; certifies vouchers for payment and makes appropriate management improvements to achieve effective, efficient, and economical results.
Conducts reviews of contracts and services procured by contract to ensure that advisory and assistance services are properly identified and reported in accordance with established procedures, and that resulting changes are adopted as expeditiously as possible. Oversees the progress of major acquisition activities and initiatives, providing guidance to the program's functional project managers in the interpretation of financial and acquisition management requirements.
Develops acquisition plans with integration of functions, schedules, objectives, fiscal requirements, expected benefits/outcomes and milestones, ensuring the procurement process supports the program's project plans/time lines. Directs and oversees the efforts of contractor support analysis in the development, justification, and execution of the PMO resource management function with the Planning, Programming and Budget System (PPBS).
Coordinates program budget planning, briefing upper management on impact of actual/proposed programmatic and financial changes on the PMO and its relations to other business areas and PMO's with the JMIS Office. Responsible for continued analysis of resource utilization, makes recommendations to redirect program efforts as necessary based on revised priorities, changing emphasis, and transferring resources between projects.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THROUGH OUR ON-LINE RESUME BUILDER.
Applications submitted through electronic means must be received by midnight, eastern time, of the closing date. Mailed applications must be received by close-of-business of the closing date of the announcement.
Mailed resumes and all required supporting documentation must be sent to:
Resume
Washington Headquarters Services
Human Resource Services Center
2521 Clark Street, Suite 4000
Arlington, VA 22202
Current or former displaced employees applying for this vacancy who are eligible for consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must submit proof of eligibility, as described in this vacancy announcement, to receive priority consideration for those vacancies within their commuting area for which they are well-qualified.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must provide supporting documentation with your resume. This includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additionally, you must be considered well-qualified by earning a minimum score of 80 (prior to the assignment of veterans preference points). For more information on ICTAP eligibility requirements, please visit http://www.opm.gov/deu/Handbook_2003/DEOH-CTAP.asp
Required Documents:
You must submit an unofficial or official transcript OR a list of courses with grades and semester/quarter hours if you are qualifying based on education or to confirm that you meet the basic qualification requirements for this position. This information must be received by the closing date of this announcement or a determination as to your qualifications will be made without this information.
You must submit a resume as detailed in the HRSC Civilian Job Kit at http://www.whs.mil/HRD/Apply/HowToGuide/JobKitRevision.cfm.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference, you are required to submit a DD-214, Standard Form 15, VA Civil Service Preference letter and the required proof of entitlement at the time of application. If you are claiming 5-point veterans preference, a copy of your DD-214 showing discharge status or proof of preference must be submitted before a tentative job offer will be extended. Additional information on veterans preference is available in the VetGuide which can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans
Contact Information:
Human Resources Directorate
Phone: 703-604-6219
TDD: 703-601-2310
Or write:
Washington Headquarters Services
2521 South Clark Street
WHS Suite 4000
Arlington, VA 22202
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
Required Skills
Qualifications
You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position shown above. The creditable specialized experience is:
Experience in acquisition, contract management, contract pricing, contract analysis or contract negotiation.
Knowledges, skills, and abilities that are needed to perform the duties of this position are:
1. Knowledge in the areas of acquisition, contracts management (to include all contracting phases: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering, and terminating), contract pricing, analysis and negotiation, contracted advisory and assistance services, internal management controls and information resources management.
2. Knowledge of detailed concepts, principles and practices of budgetary, financial and acquisition management to effectively perform pre-award, post award and/or contract pricing and cost analysis functions.
3. Knowledge of general accounting standards and procedures, computers and accounting software programs to develop and maintain a management control system for all financial data.
4. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) to serve as the subject matter expert in the area of acquisition planning.
In accordance with Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2002, Public Law 107-107, BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-DOD APPLICANTS (including reinstatement eligibles) AND DOD EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NEVER HELD A GS-1102 POSITION IN DOD ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2000, must have received a baccalaureate (or higher) degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester credit hours (or the equivalent), either included in the accredited degree program or as supplemental course, in any of the following disciplines:
accounting
business
finance
law
contracts
purchasing
economics
industrial management
marketing
quantitative methods
organization and management
Current DOD employees who held a GS-1102 position in DoD on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the above educational requirements.
This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process. This may include reassignments or repromotion of qualified eligibles.
Selection for this position is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense Referral System for Displaced Employees.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration prior to appointment. Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment.
If selected for Federal employment, you will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
ALL RESUMES MUST INCLUDE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AS PROVIDED IN THE HRSC CIVILIAN JOB KIT OR THE RESUME WILL BE REJECTED.
If you are selected for this position you will be required to provide documentation verifying your eligibility/status.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Frequently Asked Questions about the DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/faq_annuitants.pdf
Former Federal employees who return to work for the government after receiving Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP) are normally required to repay an amount equal to the VSIP amount received, including Federal taxes that were withheld. This requirement remains in effect for five years after separation. Upon acceptance of a tentative offer, submission of a copy of the separation SF-50 will be required.
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; 30% disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your resume and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement. You MUST provide supporting documents in order to receive consideration. For additional information on non-competitive appointing authorities, click here http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
This position is designated noncritical sensitive as defined in DoD 5200.2-R and therefore requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility on a preappointment basis. This requirement may take 90 days or longer to process.
This position is subject to the DoD Drug Free Workplace Program. The selectee must test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in the position, and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter. If a determination of the use of illegal drugs is confirmed in this position or other testing designated positions in OSD or WHS, non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, may result. All tentative selectees for this position will be required to undergo a urinalysis test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.A Security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required before appointment. Misconduct in prior employment, criminal, dishonest conduct, habitual use of intoxicating beverages, abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances, or reasonable doubt of loyalty to the United States are examples of reasons an offer of employment may be denied. This requirement may take 90 days or longer to process.This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html .Management may set the salary at any level within the parameters of the pay band.If there is a sufficient number of local qualified applicants, the area of consideration MAY be limited to the local commuting area.
THIS IS AN ACQUISITION POSITION, LEVEL II IN CONTRACTING.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Defense | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Virginia Beach | |
| Experience:Any | State: Virginia | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:23456 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 47,639.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
Benefits
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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