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CONTRACT OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

121 785 – 158 322 $
Full timeExperience not specifiedHybridArlington

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Contracting and Resources Program Manager on all aspects of contract administration and contractor support, resource management, property and equipment management in the J-32 Deputy Directorate ISR Operations/ Joint ISR Operations Center (JISROC), a Chairman's Controlled Activity within the J-3 Directorate of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Duties

  • DUTY 1: Performs as the J-32/JISROC CCA Contracting Officer Representative (COR) providing technical direction to the supporting contractor(s). Ensures that all required items, documentation, data and/or reports are submitted as required by the contract. DUTY 2: Provides financial advisory, assistance and guidance on budgeting and related information services for the J-32/JISROC CCA budget. DUTY 3: Manages the J-32/JISROC CCA property book and is the technical authority on all accountable property for Directorate's equipment. Maintains detailed records for the acquisition, hand receipt, transfer, and disposition of accountable property and IT equipment. DUTY 4: Serves as one of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) cardholders for the J- 32/JISROC CAA. Maintains a master listing of all GPC purchases, updated with information from the other cardholder(s).

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of the full range of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types; qualitative and quantitative analytical methods and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex problems of broad scope; understanding of J-32/JISROC CCA missions, goals, and objectives, business and strategic plans, etc; demonstrated skill in communicating, both orally and in writing; writing clear and concise products; presenting and arguing for a position effectively; and delivering written and verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes; knowledge and experience coordinating joint actions across CCMD, Military Service, Joint Staff Directorate, and Office of Secretary of Defense staffs to perform varied tasks associated with coordinating input, tracking status, reporting on issues, and developing recommendations/solutions to assist senior decision making; ability to conduct detailed analysis of contracting requirements to develop feasible courses of action and identify optimal sourcing recommendations and ability to analyze all aspects of a complex and contentious issue; think creatively to develop and implement new methods, approaches, processes and/or procedures to effectively address problems. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of the full range of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types 2. Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex problems of broad scope. 3. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of J-32/JISROC CCA missions, goals, and objectives, business and strategic plans, etc. 4. Expert / demonstrated skill in communicating, both orally and in writing; writing clear and concise products; presenting and arguing for a position effectively; and delivering written and verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. 5. Expert knowledge and experience coordinating joint actions across CCMD, Military Service, Joint Staff Directorate, and Office of Secretary of Defense staffs to perform varied tasks associated with coordinating input, tracking status, reporting on issues, and developing recommendations/solutions to assist senior decision making. 6. Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed analysis of contracting requirements to develop feasible courses of action and identify optimal sourcing recommendations. Ability to analyze all aspects of a complex and contentious issue; think creatively to develop and implement new methods, approaches, processes and/or procedures to effectively address problems. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/11/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056230 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Market insight

20% below median
174 388 $

Based on 81 offers with salary for Jobs hybrid in Arlington

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