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Acting as Procurement advisor, advising on issues analyzing data, and facilitating process improvement in procurement.. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.. The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.”. This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

supervisory contract specialist

This role is with U.S. Army Cyber Command. WayUp is partnering with U.S. Army Cyber Command to hire top talent. Organization U.S. Cyber Command Duty Location FORT MEADE, ANNE ARUNDEL, MD Major Duties <ul><li>Plans, organizes, and directs the Command's Contracting Activity, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and that customer needs are met.</li><li>Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements, business and industry practices.</li><li>Provides direction and oversight for all contracting actions throughout their life cycles.</li><li>Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules</li><li>Leads continuing and comprehensive assessment of the policies, processes, and tools the team uses to pursue objectives to refine them so they better address cyber operations-specific needs. </li></ul> Qualifications/ Specialized Experience <ul><li>Minimum qualifications : </li></ul> Education Requirement: <ul><li>Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. </li></ul> OR <ul><li>You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. </li></ul>and <ul><li>One year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by:</li><li>Servicing in a senior leadership role, advising contracting officers, management, and installation customers on matters relating to implementation and utilization of contracting policies and procedures.</li><li>Acting as Procurement advisor, advising on issues analyzing data, and facilitating process improvement in procurement.</li><li>Reviewing acquisition strategies, proposed solicitations, and contract modifications for acquisition purchases and sealed bid and/or negotiated contracts.</li><li>Supervising subordinates, recruiting, developing and managing civilian personnel. </li></ul> Conditions of Employment <ul><li>Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li><li>Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.</li><li>May be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.</li><li>Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.</li><li>The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.</li><li>This position is a testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with (IAW) Drug Free Federal Workplace Program. As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must, IAW Chapter 5, section II, paragraphs 5-8b and 5-8c(4) of AR 600-85 (The Army Substance Abuse Program) and DA PAM 600-85 (Army Substance Abuse Program Civilian Services), Chapter 3, paragraphs 3-2e and f agree to submit urinalysis testing on a recurring basis. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the DA, Drug Free Federal Workplace Program.</li><li>Pre-employment and periodic random drug screening required.</li><li>The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.</li><li>TDY will be required up to 25% of the time. Incumbent may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned tasks.</li><li>The incumbent must possess or achieve Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) professional certification in Contracting. The position has been designated as a cyber acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).</li><li>The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position and is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements. Selectee must obtain the highest Career Category Level of certification in the assigned Career Category/Functional Area. The exception is Program Management, which requires Practitioner or higher Career Level certification. Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years. Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years. </li></ul> Additional Information <ul><li>If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.</li><li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li><li>You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.</li><li>Telework eligible: Yes</li><li>Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.</li><li>Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.</li><li>Student loan repayment, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.</li><li>Appointment type: Permanent</li><li>Work schedule: Full-time</li><li>Promotion potential: No</li><li>Supervisory status: Yes</li><li>This position is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.</li><li>One position may be filled from this announcement.</li><li>The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on 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.</li><li>DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.</li><li>A review of your application package will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications requirements listed for this position.</li><li> Candidate Tip: Include the name of the position you want to apply for in your resume.</li><li> Send Questions To: cyber_recruiting@cybercom.mil </li></ul> Statement of Excepted Service This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. Required Documents Resume, DD214 (if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable) CES Veteran's Preference DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. Equal Opportunity Employer The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on 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.

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