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We are the US Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command. We are a primarily civilian organization employing over 1200 civilians at over 30 locations across the Continental United States (CONUS). We are responsible for procuring all of the goods and services used by CONUS US Army installations. We seek to employ degreed business professionals looking for a career in acquisitions and procurement. We offer comprehensive benefits and salary guarantees, training and development not found in most organizations.

As a Civilian Employee, Contract Specialist in training, you will be responsible for procurement and contract administration functions for a variety of supply, service, studies, and/or construction contracts.

Vacancies in the following locations:

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Carlisle Barracks Branch, PA

Dugway Proving Ground, UT

Fort Belvoir, VA

Fort Moore, GA

Fort Bliss, TX

Fort Liberty, NC

Fort Campbell, KY

Fort Carson, CO

Fort Drum, NY

Fort Eustis, VA-JBLE

Fort Eisenhower, GA

Fort Cavazos, TX

Fort Irwin, CA

Fort Jackson, SC

Fort Knox, KY

Fort Leavenworth, KS

Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Fort Lewis, WA-JBLM

Fort McCoy, WI

Fort Polk, LA

Fort Riley, KS

Fort Novosel, AL

Fort Sam Houston, TX-JBSA

Fort Sill, OK

Fort Stewart, GA

Presidio of Monterey, CA

West Point, NY

For more information on our locations go to https://www.army.mil/micc#org-locations

DUTIES: Performs pre-award contracting functions for contracts. Reviews requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Conducts market research. Selects clauses to cover special conditions, such as inspection and acceptance, marking and packaging, quantity variation, price differential, or transportation costs.

Prepare annual plans and the scheduling of individual procurement actions. Determine methods of procurement, either formally advertised or negotiated. Monitors contract performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract. Ensure bid schedule is properly structured, prepares solicitation, determines sources to be solicited.

Performs all post-award functions (administration) on contracts. Monitors assigned contracts to determine documentation required, such as bonds, insurance, work schedules, etc.; and, coordinates and ensures required documentation is submitted for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy. Analyzes contractors' progress through personal contacts with the contractor and government personnel and review of monthly random-sampling results, progress schedules, and reports. 

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Must be a US Citizen.

Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 15% of the time.

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT For appointment at the GS-07 level

Degree: Bachelor's degree minimum GPA 3.0, (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution in a related field of study.  For appointment at the GS-07 Level. (Examples such as, but not limited to: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management).

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT For appointment at the GS-05 level:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution in any field of study.

For Candidates with related Degrees and GPA of at least 3.0: Starting Salary at $49K at the GS-07 level. Some locations have higher locality supplements. Promotions are based upon successfully meeting training and performance requirements. Full performance salary expected in two years is at least $72.5K from entry at the GS-07. Some locations have higher locality supplements.

For Candidates with non-related Degrees: Starting Salary at the GS-05 level, $39.5K. Some locations have higher locality supplements. Promotions are based upon successfully meeting training and performance requirements. Full performance salary expected in three years is at least $72.5K from entry at the GS-05. Some locations have higher locality supplements.

For more information on our command, please visit www.army.mil/micc

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