Job Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Galveston District is hiring a Supervisory Contract Specialist to cater to as a Branch Chief. This GS-14 post leads one or more major programs (military or civil performs) and holds an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant.
You’ll advise acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, and district team across all phases of the acquisition workflow. As a member of Venture Delivery Teams, you’ll assist create firm procedures and participate in the District's Project Delivery Management Group.
Your oversight covers all pre- and post-award procurement activities, including acquisition planning, SAM.gov synopses, bid openings, source shortlisting panels, and cost/cost evaluations.
You’ll direct subordinate personnel to guarantee seamless coordination with central internal divisions, monitor contract progress for timely compliance, and supply specialist technical assist. This role also involves supervising branch sections, managing personnel activities such as hiring and performance management, and setting up guidelines for workforce.
The role is set in Galveston, Texas, with telework eligibility as determined by agency policy. It’s a Critical Acquisition Role requiring a three-year offering agreement. The pay span is $145,052 to $188,573 per year. The closing date for submissions is July 27, 2026.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $145,052 - $188,573 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this GS-14 Supervisory Contract Specialist post, you must gather the basic education need for the GS-1102 series and have specialized know-how in civil works or military contracting.
Only candidates who fall under one of the listed hiring authorities (e.g., present Army civilians, military spouses, veterans) are eligible.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or exemption if you were a DoD civilian or military participant 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 background with at least one year at the next lower grade.
- One year of specialized expertise equivalent to GS-13 that involves: carrying out pre- and post-award activities for Architecture, Engineering and Construction contracts (acquisition planning, formal source selection, bid/proposal analysis, negotiating, peer reviews) as a experienced 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 covering function assignment, personnel management, and recruiting.
- Setting up performance expectations and communicating them through the proper 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 candidates born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Solution.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Branch Chief with responsibility for one or more significant programs (military, civil) and hold an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant.
- Advise acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, buyers, and district office team on all phases of the acquisition procedure.
- Participate on Task Delivery Teams to grow enterprise procedures and on the District's Venture Delivery Management Crew.
- Give wrap up management oversight for all pre- and post-award procurement activities, such as acquisition planning, SAM.gov synopses, bid openings, source picking panels, and rate/cost evaluations.
- Straight subordinate personnel to confirm seamless task coordination with pivotal internal divisions.
- Monitor and analyze contract progress to guarantee timely compliance with all requirements.
- Hand over pro technical aid across all business-related aspects of contracts.
- Oversee, strategy, and direct branch sections' assigned functions and overall personnel management, covering role classification, settle, shortlisting, and performance management.
Conditions & Requirements
- Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination based on a wrapped up background investigation.
- One-year supervisory probationary period may be needed if not previously met.
- Must finish the Civilian Education System Course and Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of assignment.
- Temporary Responsibility (TDY) travel of at least 25%.
- Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450).
- This is a Critical Acquisition Post; selectee must execute a written agreement to remain in federal offering for at least three years.
- Must encounter DoDI 5000.66 needs for the Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF).
- Frank deposit of cover is called for.
Benefits
- Finalize federal gains package such as health insurance, retirement, and paid depart.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on role sort (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
- Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your submission will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, responses to the online questionnaire, and effects of USA Hire Assessments.
- You’ll be assessed on competencies: Accountability, Client Solution, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Abilities, Issue Solving, Resilience.
- USA Take on Assessments cover a cut score; you must gather or exceed it to be considered.
- Overstating qualifications or cheating may consequence in removal from consideration.
- Military Spouse preference and Priority Placement Scheme (PPP) preference may be claimed.
- ICTAP eligibles must be rated well-qualified (score 90 or above) for selection priority.
Required Documents
- Resume: must be two pages or less and contain employer label, role title, kick off/close dates (month/year), hours per week, and a description of duties supporting specialized know-how.
- Responses to the online submission questionnaire.
- Proof of Eligibility: documents proving you encounter one of the hiring authorities (e.g., SF-50 for existing federal employees, DD-214 for veterans, military orders for spouses).
- Transcripts: if using education to qualify, hand in unofficial or formal transcripts showing degree conferral and course credits.
- Span letter (optional).
- Most current performance appraisal (if relevant).
- Time-in-grade documentation: SF-50 showing one year at GS-13 (e.g., promotion, within-grade expand, or SF-50 older than one year).
How to Apply
- Review the whole announcement and instructions before early your application.
- Go to the official submission portal and with your the authorized submission portal/Login.gov account.
- Open the announcement and click the Put in Online button.
- Answer all questions in the submission and attach all required supporting documents.
- Make sure your resume is two pages or less and obviously describes your specialized background.
Additional Information
- This role is unseal to: Present Department of Army Civilian Employees, Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Key Range and Test Facilities Base civilian personnel, Interagency Path Transition Assistance Scheme (ICTAP) eligibles, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, Priority Placement Plan (PPP) eligibles (covering Military Reserve/National Guard Technician, Milit…)
- If you’re a existing federal employee in the competitive offering and have been notified of displacement, you may be eligible for ICTAP priority.
- Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation solution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Selective Offering registration is needed for male candidates born after December 31, 1959.
- A one-year probationary period is called for.
- Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
- For questions about the application routine, contact the Army Candidate Aid Desk.
- Don’t mail submissions; register online through the official submission portal.
About Company
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a federal agency under the Department of Defense that offers engineering offerings to the nation, such as civil operates projects like flood control, navigation, and environmental restoration, as well as military construction.
The Southwestern Division (SWD) covers a multi-state region and manages district offices, covering the Galveston District. The Galveston District is responsible for water reference development, coastal protection, and military construction along the Texas Gulf Coast.
This Supervisory Contract Specialist role is critical to managing intricate acquisition programs that back the district's civil and military missions.
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