Job Summary

This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for pre-award functions for procurements and assistance awards involving complex requirements of highly specialized, extensive, new or innovative research, related materials and services of significant importance to the agency.

Job Description

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's 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. 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 Contracting Requirement above, to qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 (GS-11) level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Interpret and utilize Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), or applicable acquisition regulations supplement and local policies in the administration, selection, and negotiating strategy of a contract or procurement. Compile and evaluate service, requirements, and/or cost data for a variety of pre-award and post-award procurement activities to negotiate procurements of a new or innovative research related materials, equipment, and/or service. Evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. Performing the full range of pre and post award contractual actions required in the procurement of services and supplies utilizing negotiated and/or simplified acquisition. 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. **NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.