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This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated 6/23/2023.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

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Open & closing dates

02/16/2024 to 03/18/2024
Salary

$55,924 - $88,926 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 9
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Location

5 vacancies in the following location:
- Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)
- 1102 Contracting
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
Announcement number

DTRA-24-12317466-DH
Control number

777276300

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All U.S. Citizens

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Serves as a developmental Contract Specialist in the planning of the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a variety of requirements involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the Agency
Performs market research/analysis to determine market capabilities to meet the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances, and recommends and/or selects appropriate contracting techniques and procedures to solve basic acquisition problems
Reviews procurement requests for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current business practices and conditions
Procures commodities, services, and/or research and development. Assist in making award recommendations and preparing final contract to include appropriate standard clauses and special provisions and incentives, such as cost and performance incentives
Executes post-award contract performance management actions on contracts, to include those with cost reimbursement and/or those with incentive arrangements
Provides business advice and guidance to others on contracting work and prepares correspondence, letters, memoranda, documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations

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Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Work Schedule: Full Time
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. See link for more information: https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt GS-07 and GS-09
Financial Disclosure: Required; Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually, and upon termination in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Non-Critical sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
This is a drug testing designated position.
This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Contracting functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Professional tier within 3 years.

Qualifications

You may qualify for this position based on: 1) the qualifications below, or 2) via Education, found in "Education" section below.

You may qualify at the GS-07, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service:
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: business administration/management or any contracting-related experience.

You may qualify at the GS-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service:
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying contracting regulations, contract law and legal precedents; compiling/evaluating price and/or cost data for a variety of pre-award and/or post-award activities; and performing tasks in support of contract administration.

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

Basic Education requirements for Contracting series (required for all applicants):
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Or

Current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied a GS-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30th, 2000

Substitution of education may be used in lieu of specialized experience (e.g. in "Qualifications" section above), for these grade levels.
For GS-07:

1 full academic year of graduate education, law school, or superior academic achievement

For GS-09:

2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Additional information

This is a 3-year developmental position under the Contract Developmental Program (CDP).

All applicants will be hired at the GS-07/09 grade level.
There will be DAU CON course requirements, competencies, and contracting division rotations for each year in the program. Each CDP trainee will be expected to complete all required elements each year at a satisfactory performance level in order to promote to the next grade level.
During the last year of the program, all trainees must pass the Professional Contracting Certification exam to graduate and promote to the GS12.

ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Contracting functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Professional tier within 3 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

The employee must meet the qualification requirements for contracting positions under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) as implemented under DoD Instruction 5000.66, Operation of the Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Workforce Education, Training, and Career Development Program.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume
2. Transcripts:
- This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
- College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12317466.

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

- OPM Equal Employment
- Office of Equal Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).

- Disability Employment
- Reasonable Accommodations
- How to contact an agency

Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial Suitability
Social Security number request
Privacy Act
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature & False statements
Agency contact information

DTRA Servicing Team

Phone

614-692-0259

Fax

(215) 516-6068

Email

DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil

Address

Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US

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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.

All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
For additional information see: What to include in your resume

2. Transcripts:

This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12317466.

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

- OPM Equal Employment
- Office of Equal Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).

- Disability Employment
- Reasonable Accommodations
- How to contact an agency

Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial Suitability
Social Security number request
Privacy Act
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature & False statements

Agency contact information

DTRA Servicing Team

Phone: 614-692-0259
Fax: (215) 516-6068
Email: DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil
Address: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.

All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

02/16/2024 to 03/18/2024
Salary

$55,924 - $88,926 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 9
Location

5 vacancies in the following location:
- Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)
- 1102 Contracting
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
Announcement number

DTRA-24-12317466-DH
Control number

777276300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/777276300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

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