Supervisory Contract Specialist

About the role

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the Senior Contracting Official (SCO) in accordance with the delegation of authority by the Head of Contracting Activity. Engaging with the Program Executive (typically FO/GO/SES) for their respective assigned Area of Responsibility regarding strategic mission matters. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Kirtland AFB, NM Location: $127,141 to $194,417 (includes 18.33% locality) For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $129,096 to $197,200 (includes 20.15% locality) For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $130,987 to $197,200 (includes 21.91% locality) For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $143,913-$197,200 (includes 33.94% locality) You may qualify at the NH-04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Providing senior level technical oversight of procurement laws, rules, regulations, and decisions on contractual actions. Supervising supervisors, evaluating performance, conducting interviews, and recommending disciplinary action. Evaluating acquisition programs and recommending contracting solutions and/or alternatives to complex requirements and challenges. Using cost and fixed-price contracting, cost sharing arrangements, various methods and various procedures to acquire sophisticated or unique research, development, test and evaluation services, weapon systems, equipment, and components. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102, series as listed below: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/500066p.PDF?ver=8uLQi55jR6NBmspg1dirzg%3d%3d A. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR This requirement does not apply new hires into an 1102 position to a DoD civilian employee or Service member who: B. Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold on or before September 30, 2000. This exception does not apply to new hires into an 1102 position. OR C. Served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000. OR D. Is an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking employment within DoD as an 1102. NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.