Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Support Coordinator responsible for managing, coordinating and providing a variety of administrative and management functions to include extensive knowledge and understanding of contracting management and procurement process and procedures. Responsibilities As a SUPPORT COORDINATOR at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Managing the tracking of all DINFOS contracts and the timelines associated with key contract requirements. Utilizing, advising, and operating in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) Portal. Performing a variety of projects to include: the process and procedures of acquisition strategies, market research, contract types and cost estimates; preparation and requirements of Statements of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statements (PWS). Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); providing advice in the requirements, responsibilities and actions of a COR. Leads, assists and advises in contract kick-off initiation, contract management and oversight, contract modification processes and evaluation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Utilizing a broad range of procurement and acquisition processes and contract development, Initiating procurement requests, funding processes and approvals, and contract implementation processes and procedures; Executing the processes and actions of a trusted agent to include credentialing, coordination, scheduling, and processing of the trusted associate sponsorship system; and Applying knowledge of the Government Purchase Program within the duties and requirements of an Approving/Billing Official (A/BO) in the review, approval and certification of cardholder account statements; 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.