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Summary This position serves as an Acquisition Manager for Agency requirements with the Contracting office of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) with responsibility for managing and directing the execution of the acquisition mission for assigned commodities. Responsibilities The selectee for this position will be expected to perform the following duties: Responsible for directing the entire acquisition process for the commodity assigned from requirements development and contract negotiation to execution inclusive of the entire contract administration effort. Develops long-term acquisition planning documents to allow for execution of multi-year contractual documents. Provides input to coordinating offices to allow the publication of DeCA's short- and long-range acquisition plans. Has delegated authority from the Director of Acquisition Management to provide oversight of the contracting function to include contract guidance and contract execution. Performs reviews of acquisition strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The position requires extensive knowledge of and experience applying the Federal regulations governing contracting/acquisition inclusive of GAO principles and socioeconomic impacts on program accomplishment. The position requires a high degree of knowledge of all disciplines involved in the acquisition process and ensures consistency among technical, financial, business aspects and contractual regulations/statutes through proper execution of the delegated contract authority. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Department of Defense qualification standard for the 1102 series and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. This position has a Basic Education Requirement: A. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. AND B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the bachelor's degree or in addition to the degree.) NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on or before September 30, 2000, are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions: A. Eligible for GS-14 or equivalent. AND B. A bachelor's degree and at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. AND C. Completion of all mandatory training requirements for certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions. AND D. Four years of acquisition experience. At least one year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level, GS-13, of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. AND E. The requirements for membership into an Acquisition Corps are the same basic requirements as paragraphs A through D above EXCEPT that membership only requires the employee to be a GS-13, rather than "eligible for GS-14." SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Establishing clear objectives and priorities to include acquisition planning and strategies consistent with laws and regulations governing the acquisition mission. Maintaining direct oversight and technical surveillance over the execution of all acquisitions functions and directing critical programs that have extensive impact on the continuity of an entire organization's operations. Applying knowledge of military and commercial resale grocery operations and systems that interrelate with the acquisition process. Managing and administering the contracting program of a diverse, multi-location organization. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Acquisition Strategy Contracting/Procurement Influencing/Negotiating Minimum Qualifications GS-14 Strategic Thinking Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes-as determined by agency policy. Remote work eligible: No Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims. Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. Most civilian PCS entitlements are now taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. More information is available at Civilian Relocation/PCS Tax Changes. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.