The position is in the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), Department of Veterans Affairs. The work is characterized by the breadth of planning and coordination, or depth of problem identification and analysis, stemming from the variety of the procurement functions; changes conflicts inherent in the issues with responsibility as project officer for the small and disadvantaged business programs.

Duties

Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Provide guidance on acquisition policies and procedures. Navigate the acquisition lifecycle. Perform a variety of recurring and ad hoc assignments in such areas as pre-solicitation reviews and subcontracting plan reviews. Employ market research techniques.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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; religions; 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. The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves (1)Providing advice and guidance to members of the contracting organization; (2) Balancing program needs, the interests of the contractors, and regulatory requirements for program goals; (3) Reviewing process improvement initiatives for customer service enhancement

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 810 Vermont Ave Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Angela Varner
• Phone: 3135967200
• Email: [email protected]