Army Acquisition Jobs: QA Specialists and Contract Specialists

Job announcements with the Department of the Army:

Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Announcement Number:
NCAT166919501822779D
Location Name:
Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania; Red River Army Depot, Texas; Tooele, Utah
Department:
Department of the Army
Agency:
Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army
Occupation Code:
1910
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Closing Date:
Friday, October 21, 2016
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$32,318.00 to $45,844.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
About the Position: This position is part of the Army Civilian Training, Education, and Development System (ACTEDS) and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of Army. The incumbent will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist trainee with the United States Army Material Command (AMC). This is a Career Program (CP) # 15 position. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Contract Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Job Announcement Number:
NCAT166702701814201PR
Location Name:
Adelphi, Maryland; Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Department:
Department of the Army
Agency:
Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army
Occupation Code:
1102
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Recent Graduates
Opening Date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Closing Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$43,684.00 to $56,790.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 07
Who May Apply:
Student/Internship Program Eligibles
Job Summary:
About the Position: This position is part of the Army Civilian Training, Education, and Development System (ACTEDS) and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of Army. The incumbent will serve as a Contract Specialist trainee with the United States Army Contracting Command (ACC). This is a Career Program (CP) #14 position. When completing the application process, please only select the geographic location/s in which you are interested and WILL accept employment if offered. Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participants. The Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Department of Army intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. After Program completion, Department of the Army Recent Graduates MAY be converted to a permanent position. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: Successfully complete at least 2-years of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program. Demonstrate successful job performance. Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted. To learn more, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=graduates Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program Eligibles Positions are open to: Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years (or will complete no later than December 2016) a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Preference eligible veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

Contract Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Job Announcement Number:
NCAT166702781814227PR
Location Name:
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
Department:
Department of the Army
Agency:
Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army
Occupation Code:
1102
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Recent Graduates
Opening Date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Closing Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$40,089.00 to $52,116.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 07
Who May Apply:
Student/Internship Program Eligibles
Job Summary:
About the Position: This position is part of the Army Civilian Training, Education, and Development System (ACTEDS) and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of Army. The incumbent will serve as a Contract Specialist trainee with the United States Army Contracting Command (ACC). This is a Career Program (CP) #14 position. Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participants. The Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Department of Army intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. After Program completion, Department of the Army Recent Graduates MAY be converted to a permanent position. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: Successfully complete at least 2-years of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program. Demonstrate successful job performance. Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted. To learn more, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=graduates Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program Eligibles Positions are open to: Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years (or will complete no later than December 2016) a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Preference eligible veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

Lead Contract Specialist
Job Announcement Number:
NEAG166913781822490
Location Name:
Orlando, Florida; Durham, North Carolina
Department:
Department of the Army
Agency:
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Occupation Code:
1102
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Closing Date:
Monday, October 31, 2016
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$92,145.00 to $119,794.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
About the Position: We are the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (APG). We have a large presence at APG with contracting offices around the country including: Adelphi, MD; Natick, MA; Research Triangle Park, NC; Orlando, FL; Fort Huachuca, AZ; and White Sands Missile Range, NM. ACC-APG supports the warfighter worldwide through acquisition of goods and services vital to the Soldier’s mission and well-being. As Army’s business conduit, ACC offers the contracting expertise of the best trained people in the Army, ready to support the warfighter as mission requirements emerge and as the Army transforms and moves within the Continental US and throughout the globe while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayers’ funds. THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY (EHA) ANNOUNCEMENT: This position is being filled under the Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Acquisition Position in accordance to the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act. Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2010 provides that the Secretary of Defense can designate acquisition positions within the Department of Defense as shortage positions and can recruit and appoint highly qualified persons to the positions. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. – All U.S. citizens

Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition) (Recent Graduate)
Job Announcement Number:
NCBG164983261818650PR
Location Name:
Middletown, Iowa
Department:
Department of the Army
Agency:
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Occupation Code:
1910
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Recent Graduates
Opening Date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Closing Date:
Friday, October 28, 2016
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$32,318.00 to $77,019.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
Student/Internship Program Eligibles
Job Summary:
About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation. After Program completion, Department of the Army Recent Graduates MAY be converted to a permanent position or to a term position (a project-based term of employment lasting between one and four years). To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program. EXCEPTION : Positions in the Instructional Systems (GS-1750) series and all occupations covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) require a 24-month appointment period in order to complete the training and/or certification requirements specific to each occupation prior to conversion. Demonstrate successful job performance. Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted To learn more, please visit the Office of Personnel Management webpage, Hiring Authorities: Students & Recent Graduates . Who May Apply: Positions are open to: Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Students may apply within nine months of meeting their education requirements. Preference eligible veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years after degree or certificate completion.