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GMD Procurement Agent 2/3

The Ground-based Midcourse Defense program is seeking an individual for our Huntsville, Alabama site to support management of critical/strategic supplier management activities that have a significant impact on the success of the GMD program. The selected candidate may support the Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle program as required. Proficiency in Common Networks Procurement and Electronic Procurement Information Center (EPIC) is a plus. The ideal candidate will have strong problem solving skills, possess organizational skills, be a self-starter, and willing to be co-located with the GMD Team in Huntsville. He/she must have proficient computer skills to include MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and public law. The selected candidate will have the ability to react to rapid changes in priorities and interface with a variety of internal organizations within the Integrated Product Team (IPT). The candidate must possess excellent team building, communication (both written and oral), and demonstrated leadership skills. The selected candidate must have a working knowledge of supplier management skills that include, among other skills, the formation, negotiation and administering various contract types including Fixed Price Incentive and Cost Reimbursable. Some travel will be required during the course of the program.

Competencies



General


Adaptability
Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.

Business (Financial) Acumen
General knowledge of financial concepts, such as, time value of money, present value, future value, internal rate of return, annuity and amortization table development.

Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

Decision Making
Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

Initiating Action
Generally takes independent action when confronted with routine problems or situations. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Occasionally takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.

Planning And Organizing
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical


Contract Structure and Terms
Basic - General knowledge of contract structure and terminology related to specified work.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of contract structure and terminology related to specified work.

Effective Written Comm
Basic - General knowledge of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Basic writing ability to assist in preparation of departmental correspondence and documents.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Complete writing ability to prepare departmental correspondence and documents.

Procurement Processes
Basic - General knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various procurement departments/disciplines. General knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-Procurement processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various procurement departments/disciplines. Complete knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-Procurement processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics).

Proposal Processes
Basic - General knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. General knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). General knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. Complete knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). Complete knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process.

Typical Education/Experience



Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and proven related work experience, a Master's degree and typically related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 3 - Bachelor's and typically related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


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