The incumbent is responsible for contracting actions within contracting divisions and is actively engaged in all phases and activities related to the procurement process. This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Duties

Major duties at the GS-11 grade level include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the initial planning, requirements definition, testing, prototype procurement, initial production, full production, spare and repair parts, construction, architecture, and engineering, information technology acquisition, software support, technical data, off-line product improvement, sustaining engineering, training equipment and materials. Considers acquisition background and objectives including delivery requirements, tradeoffs, cost, and risks. Determines the method of procurement, method of source selection, and contract type. Establishes milestones and schedules for each procurement. Analyzes the government estimate developed by program officials to determine realism by applying data from acquisition histories and market research. Analyzes proposals in negotiated procurements for compliance with the scope of work and evaluation criteria set forth in solicitation. Performs cost/price analysis, and prepares a pre-negotiation position. Duties performed at the GS-12/13 levels are similar to those performed at the GS-11 level, however, at the GS-12/13 levels, duties will be performed under less supervision.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Financial disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-11 & GS-12 A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. *Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-13 Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. and A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. QUALIFICATIONS For GS-11, Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-9, in the Federal Service. or 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in one of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. For GS-12, Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal Service. For GS-13, Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 includes: working knowledge of acquisition regulations, contract law, and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration for construction and/or architect/engineering services including change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and close out of contracts. Working knowledge of various types of contracts, including firm-fixed price, firm-fixed price with economic price adjustments, and cost reimbursement; and contract methods to include simplified acquisitions, sealed bidding, negotiations, cost sharing, multiple awards, commercial items and special provisions. Working knowledge of contract administration principles and practices sufficient to monitor contractor performance and compliance with all terms and conditions of the contract. Working knowledge of negotiation techniques sufficient to negotiate prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications and settlements. Knowledge and proficiency of an electronic Contract Writing and Management System and ability to fully solicit, award, and administer contracts. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-12 includes: analyzing pre-award and post-award functions involving construction and/or architect/engineering services; evaluating responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, and adequacy of competition; conducting acquisition planning and contract pre-award functions to include: determining method of procurement and contract type, documenting the acquisition strategy, and obtaining appropriate approvals; administering contracts to include contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations and claims disputes, and contract terminations; and/or interpreting and applying Federal Acquisition Regulations, relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific contracting issues. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes: analyzing, evaluating, approving, or redirecting the strategy, plans, and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving construction and/or architect/engineering services; evaluating responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, and adequacy of competition; conducting acquisition planning and contract pre-award functions to include: determining method of procurement and contract type, documenting the acquisition strategy, and obtaining appropriate approvals; administering contracts to include contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations and claims disputes, and contract terminations; and/or interpreting and applying Federal Acquisition Regulations, relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific contracting issues.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position.

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Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Joshua Sanders
• Phone: 312-353-4967
• Email: [email protected]