Summary About the Position: This Acquisition Analyst position is located at Aberdeen Test Center, Command Staff (S-8) Directorate with duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Aberdeen Test Center uses salary control points within the salary range to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $132,468 (with locality). Do you acknowledge the salary will be set no higher than $132,468 with locality Responsibilities Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for contracts when so designated by a Contracting Officer. Plans, develops and establishes the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program for the organization. Prepares and maintains acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts and related schedules. Assists in development of solicitation packages and conducts reviews of contract requirements, deliverables and contract changes. Responsible for the full range of acquisition planning and contract management functions required to support various contractual needs from pre-award to post-award functions Serve as advisor to program officials in procurement planning meetings. Plans and develops guidance material for technical, program management and acquisition personnel. Review and validate comprehensive reports in response to Department of the Army (DA)/Department of Defense (DoD) taskers by gathering and validating various contract information from ATEC subordinate organizations and other analysts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service that includes: 1) Developing performance work statements/ Statements of Work, acquisition plans, and data requirements; 2) Developing sole source justifications, independent government cost estimates, and Market Research Reports; and, 3) Evaluating criteria for various types of complex contracts and other procurement actions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Contracting/Procurement Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Program Manager Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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.