Contracting Officer Representative

About the company

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Serving as an expert in acquisition primarily responsible for inspection, review and verification of contractor's work efforts, deliverable products and services, reports, plans and invoices under assigned contracts.

Your tasks

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Contracting Officer Representative at the NH-1101-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an expert in acquisition primarily responsible for inspection, review and verification of contractor's work efforts, deliverable products and services, reports, plans and invoices under assigned contracts. Contracts may cover single requirements that are complicated by urgent timelines; and may include sophisticated hardware, services, supplies and/or R&D requirements. Serves as liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues. Helps ensure successful contract completion consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements. Provides timely, consistent and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts, delivery orders and task orders. Monitors contractor's compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications. Inspects all work for compliance and reviews/verifies invoices and receipts for payment in accordance with COR Appointment Letters. Provides guidance to the contractor and initiates corrective action with concurrence of the contracting officer to ensure all defects and omissions are corrected and completed. Maintains a COR file system to record performance in all acquisition phases such as: requirements development; pre-award activities; post-award contract administration; and termination/closure of contracts. Ensures COR files meet MDA standards and comply with current guidance. Provides necessary data and other inputs to award fee boards and Government's Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPAR) system. Provides guidance, evaluation criteria and is responsible for planning, coordinating and supporting negotiation of multiple contracts. Provides guidance as required concerning all aspects of acquisitions, consisting of acquisition planning, pre-award, post-award, source selection, cost-reimbursement contracts, award fee, and incentive contracts. Provides oversight of invoice submissions in Wide Area Work Flow (WA-WF) system. Assists with contract close-out. Understands varied contract types and incentives and their impacts on cost, schedule and performance. Monitors contract performance. Take appropriate action to protect interests and rights of the Government under contracts. Evaluates and documents contractor performance in accordance with contract objectives. Assists preparing and/or presenting briefings to key leadership within the MDA Element regarding contract status, progress, initiatives and plans for continuous improvement.

• Supporting the management of major Defense Acquisition Programs across six baselines (technical, operational, test, fielding, financial, and contract).
• Assisting in coordinating activities of a multi-discipline team.
• Drafting acquisition artifacts to be presented to key management personnel.
• Communication skills (oral and written).
• Make appropriate and innovative recommendations and/or solutions to solve Acquisition Problems.

Requirements

You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.