SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST (PROCUREMENT ANALYST), GS-1102-14/15, Detail or 120-Day Temp Promotion (92450)

Position Title: SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST (PROCUREMENT ANALYST), GS-1102-14/15

Who May Apply: Open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-13 or higher to qualify

Open Period: 15-27 May 2025

Duty Location: USACE Office location – duty location determined upon selection

• Interested candidates should provide their resume in TARP, and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement upon request
• Current permanent USACE GS-14/15 will be considered for details at the same grade (up to 1 year).
• Current permanent GS-13 will be considered for temporary promotions not to exceed 120 days pending Hiring Freeze ETP approval

Duties:

If you are interested in stepping into a pivotal leadership role at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest and most dynamic district, consider serving as the Chief of the Contracting Division for the Caribbean District. In this mission-essential position, you will be the principal procurement official responsible for acquiring all necessary commodities and services that support critical missions across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the broader Caribbean region. Vested with unlimited contracting authority on behalf of the United States, you will manage high-value, complex contracts for construction, architect-engineer services, utilities, and more, utilizing a full range of authorized contracting methods and contract types. As the primary Contracting Officer, you will oversee all phases of the acquisition lifecycle—from strategic planning, source selection, and contract formation to administration, dispute resolution, and issuance of Contracting Officer Decisions (CODs) and modifications. You will also prepare recommendations on bid mistakes, protests, and justifications for higher-level resolution through the General Accounting Office or other federal authorities. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of federal contracting in a rapidly developing district. 

This job 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 noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• 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 requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment:
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.
  • This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position.  The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRD.