Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship or National.
Suitable for Federal Employment.
Registered for Selective Service (if applicable).
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
This position is NON-EXEMPT at the GS-7, and 9 from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is EXEMPT at the GS-11 and GS-12 Level from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Qualifications
Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below.
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable:
Transcripts and Certifications.
Attach a copy of the highest DAWIA certification in contracting which you currently hold.
In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05 for a GS-07, GS-07 for a GS-09, and GS-09 for a GS-11 and GS-11 for a GS-12 ) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience for each grade level is described as follows:

To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
Assisting with activities related to the award and administration of contracts for goods and services assuring that all activities performed are in compliance with applicable procurement regulations and procedures.
To be hired at the GS-09 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
Utilizing contracting principles and procedures for pre- and post-award activities to award and administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment.
To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
Independently performing duties involved with the award and administration of contracts.
To be hired at the GS-12 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
Broad knowledge and skill in contracting principles and procedures for pre- and post-award activities to award and administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment and services.
Volunteer Experience:
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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education

GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience:
One full year of graduate level education, Law School or Superior Academic Achievement (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp) may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
GS-09 Substitution of Education for Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience:
Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

GS-12 Substitution of Education for Experience:
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.