Summary You will serve as a CONTRACT SERVICES SPECIALIST in the SUPPLY DEPARTMENT (N8) of RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND. The salary range for positions filled at the GS-09 is $66,942 to $87,024. The salary range for positions filled at the GS-11 is $80,994 to $105,289. Responsibilities You will review automated reports and research errors or conflicting information in procurement documentation and administrative areas. You will determine alternatives to procurement procedures for proper completion of contracting assignments. You will identify areas requiring improvement and develop recommendations for improvement to the process and procedures. You will monitor business performance metrics and strategic plans to accomplish command's mission. You will prepare detailed reports of each assessment to record the site assessed, observations of work in progress and discrepancies to ensure contract compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting studies and preparing reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement; 2) Utilizing and implementing a variety of quality assurance techniques and procedures; 3) Providing support to the command in determining detailed requirements and requests; 4) Monitoring and overseeing procurement issues, request, and requirements; 5) Preparing official letters, directives, messages, memoranda, briefs and reports. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing documents for completeness and compliance with established guidelines; 2) Manipulating spreadsheet data and generating formula calculations to provide statistical data; 3) Solving problems related to contracts, change proposals and claims; 4) Writing clear, concise reports and correspondence for procurement procedures. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. OR Have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. OR Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. OR Have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. OR Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive are not authorized. PCS expenses are NOT authorized. Recruitment incentives are NOT authorized. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. Vacancies filled from announcements covering multiple grade levels may be filled at any grade level listed. This position has promotion potential to the (GS-11) grade. If selected below the full performance level, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.