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US Army Contracting Agency Information Technology E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC4)
Work for America as a Contract Specialist with the US Army! We are the US Army Contracting Agency (ITEC4) and we seek talented, motivated individuals who are looking for a challenge and who want to make a difference. We offer extensive training, potential for advancement, an exciting work environment, professional opportunities, and the honor of being part of a team that proudly serves the nation.
Starting Salary Range: $37,640.00 - $48,933.00 per year
Series & Grade: GS-1102-07 with promotion potential to GS-11
Location: Alexandria, VA
Vacancies: multiple
First Cut-Off Date for Applications: April 30, 2007 Second Cut-Off Date for Applications: May 15, 2007
Major Duties: As a Contract Specialist Intern you will receive formal classroom and on-the job training designed to provide you with the knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques to perform the spectrum of purchasing and contracting functions and operations to acquire goods and services to support United States Army forces deployed worldwide. Training will ensure that you will gain knowledge in acquiring supplies, services, and equipment through use of purchasing, contracting, grants, rental or leasing techniques and business arrangements. Here at ITEC4 you will work under the supervision of senior contracting professionals who will guide you in learning and applying contract management principles as you help the Army obtain state-of-the-art information technology services and products.
Mobility Agreement: If selected for this position, a signed mobility agreement is a condition of employment. This agreement states that in order to be placed in the intern program, or upon graduation from the intern program, you may be assigned to any location, within the Department of Army and that you will move to the new duty location. Failure to relocate can be used as the basis for non-selection. Failure to relocate after appointment can be the basis for your removal from Federal service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
US Citizenship is required.
Basic Requirement: Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution which included successful completion of 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) of study from an accredited institution of higher education in any of the following business relateddisciplines: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
Additional Requirement: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, you must meet one of the following four criteria:
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as stated in the Basic Requirement, AND meet one of the following provisions for superior academic achievement:
- A standing in the upper third of your college class or major subdivision (e.g. school of business) at the time you apply.
- A grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed; (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum.
- A "B+" (3.5. on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed in a qualifying major field of study, either: (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last 2 years of your undergraduate curriculum.
- Election to membership in one of the national honorary societies (other than freshman societies) that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies.
NOTES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fall or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.
Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9.
OR
2. Completion of one full year of graduate level education or law school. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. To qualify on the basis of graduate education, the graduate study must be in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management. (One full year is equivalent to 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours.)
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3. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for grade GS- 7. This specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of
qualifying specialized experience include:
- Developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts.
- Negotiating and awarding contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts. Legal practice involving participation in negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts, or the analysis of procurement policies and procedures.
- Administering the terms and condition of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination.
- Analyzing proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production efficiencies, and evaluating methods of allocating costs through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense.
- Formulating policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services, participating in procurement management reviews and
contract clearance, or developing positions on claims and protests related to contract.
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4. Completion of a combination of graduate education and experience described in "# 2" and "# 3" above. If you have some but not all of the experience or education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you do have. To do so, convert each to a percentage and then add the percentages, the sum of which must equal at least 100%. For example, an applicant who has 6 months of professional experience (50% of the experience requirement) and at least 9 semester hours of creditable graduate work (50% of the education required) would satisfy the qualifications requirements for the GS-7 level.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a resume and supporting documentation to JOBS@ITEC4.ARMY.MIL. Your supporting documentation should consist of 1) a transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable at time of application) attesting to the completion of the 24 semester hours described under the Basic Requirement section of this job announcement, 2) material which confirms that you have met one of the requirements described under the Additional Requirement section of this job announcement, and 3) a statement from your college or university confirming your enrollment status and expected graduation date from the institution.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to an occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:
Authorized relocation expenses may be paid.
Some positions may require a SECURITY CLEARANCE. Because of this requirement applicants may be subject to a background investigation to determine their ability to obtain and retain a security clearance. This process may include, but may not be limited to, criminal, financial and personal investigations. Job offers and/or reporting dates for applicants selected from this vacancy announcement may be delayed or rescinded based on unfavorable results from these investigations.
Veterans Preference: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military senrvice prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran.
Benefits: The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees, including health insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, life insurance, a retirement program, flexible spending accounts, and more! This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
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