Supervisory Contract Specialist

To qualify for this GS-14 Supervisory Contract Specialist position, you must meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1102 series and have specialized experience in civil works or military contracting. Only applicants who fall under one of the listed hiring authorities (e.g., current Army civilians, military spouses, veterans) are eligible.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or exemption if you were a DoD civilian or military member in a contracting role before September 30, 2000).
• For Critical Acquisition Positions: eligibility for GS-14, bachelor's degree, completion of Level II or III mandatory training, and four years of acquisition experience with at least one year at the next lower grade.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 that includes: conducting pre- and post-award activities for Architecture, Engineering and Construction contracts (acquisition planning, formal source selection, bid/proposal analysis, negotiating, peer reviews) as a senior contracting officer for contracts valued at $100M and above.
• Reviewing and evaluating solicitations and contracts for compliance with acquisition laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Exercising supervisory authorities including work assignment, personnel management, and recruiting.
• Establishing performance expectations and communicating them through the formal employee performance management system.
• Time-in-Grade: 52 weeks at GS-13 for current or former GS employees.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service to determine U.S. equivalency.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.

Serve as Branch Chief with responsibility for one or more major programs (military, civil) and hold an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant.

• Advise acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, customers, and district office staff on all phases of the acquisition process.
• Participate on Project Delivery Teams to develop business processes and on the District's Project Delivery Management Team.
• Provide complete management oversight for all pre- and post-award procurement activities, including acquisition planning, SAM.gov synopses, bid openings, source selection panels, and price/cost evaluations.
• Direct subordinate personnel to ensure seamless project coordination with key internal divisions.
• Monitor and analyze contract progress to guarantee timely compliance with all requirements.
• Deliver expert technical support across all business-related aspects of contracts.
• Supervise, plan, and direct branch sections' assigned functions and overall personnel management, including position classification, pay, selection, and performance management.

Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required if not previously met.
• Must complete the Civilian Education System Course and Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of assignment.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel of at least 25%.
• Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450).
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position; selectee must execute a written agreement to remain in federal service for at least three years.
• Must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements for the Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF).
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.

This position is open to: Current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base civilian personnel, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligibles (including Military Reserve/National Guard Technician, Milit…)

• If you are a current federal employee in the competitive service and have been notified of displacement, you may be eligible for ICTAP priority.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Selective Service registration is required for male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
• For questions about the application process, contact the Army Applicant Help Desk.
• Do not mail applications; apply online through the official application portal.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a federal agency under the Department of Defense that provides engineering services to the nation, including civil works projects like flood control, navigation, and environmental restoration, as well as military construction. The Southwestern Division (SWD) covers a multi-state region and oversees district offices, including the Galveston District. The Galveston District is responsible for water resource development, coastal protection, and military construction along the Texas Gulf Coast. This Supervisory Contract Specialist role is critical to managing complex acquisition programs that support the district's civil and military missions.