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SPB Security Task Force - Contracting Positions in Support of Contract Termination (90641)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position (i.e. lateral reassignment) are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 05/13/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 05/20/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Type:
    • Other
  • Position Title:
    • Contract Specialist
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 1102 - Contracting (1102)
  • Grade:
    • 12
    • 13
  • USACE Organization :
    • South Pacific Division (SPD) - Los Angeles District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Phoenix, AZ
  • Position Overview/Duties:
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      Interested individuals have experience in leading technical analysts who are reviewing and analyzing contractor proposals and claims (i.e. evaluating cost elements including direct labor, labor burden, direct material costs, owned equipment costs, subcontractor costs, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, overhead, gross receipt taxes, and bonds). Additionally, interested individuals must be capable of interpreting DCAA audit findings and assessing all costs for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Must be capable of creating excel spreadsheets and tracking cost elements.

      Candidates will review and critique technical analysis reports including certified payrolls, daily QA/QC reports, labor, equipment, and Field Office Overhead costs. 

      Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 31 and 49, as well as familiarity with DCAA audit procedures, is highly desirable. Most importantly, the selected personnel must be capable of clearly documenting the results of the technical analysis in a Pre-negotiated Memorandum and a Settlement Negational Memorandum. 

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:
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      This job opportunity is ONLY open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES with non-competitive eligibility

       This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP) as it will be a Detail assignment WITHOUT an SF-50 and will not exceed 6 months. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.   Deployment tours are typically 4 to 6 months to include TDY status for short durations as needed (typically 1 week per month, possibly more) otherwise virtual support from your home station for the remainder of the tour.   

      Minimum Education Requirement: For GS-12:  A bachelor's degree or have completed 24 semester hours in fields like accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, etc.  For GS-13:   A bachelor's degree AND 24 semester hours in the relevant fields. 

       Minimum Experience Requirement: For GS-12:  One year of experience at a GS-11 level or equivalent. For GS-13:  One year of experience at a GS-12 level or equivalent.  Specialized experience for this position includes reviewing and administering contracts, and performing cost/price data analysis. 

      Other Requirements:  

      • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.  
      • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. 
      • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. 
      • Direct deposit of pay is required. 
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      • This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. 
      • This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework. 
      • This position may require overtime when authorized by your assigned supervisor .   
      • This position requires DAWIA Contracting Professional acquisition certification. 

         

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications:
    • Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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