The incumbent is responsible for the overall management and supervision within multiple and distinct contracting divisions, actively engaged in all phases and activities related to the procurement process. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

Major duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Plans, direct, and coordinate all activities and related duties of procurement personnel assigned to the Divisions. Develops and/or reviews complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives characterized by various contracting techniques. Interprets policies, defines objectives and makes authoritative decisions, which establish precedents or resolve technical and procedural problems within the office. Serves as the principal Contracting Officer for the Divisions supervised, exercising sound business acumen and judicial use of her/his signatory authority for all staff and is the responsible official for the quality and accuracy of work products and all contractual documents. Performs and/or directs negotiations at a master level with contractors to resolve problems concerning the extent of contractual obligations. Serves as technical expert and advisor to DOL senior leadership on complex matters relative to Government contracting and the procurement process. Advises agencies in the use of procurement methods, applicable Federal laws and regulations, procedures, timeframes and the interface required between the program office and the procurement office to facilitate efficient/effective procurement actions. Advises Agencies on contract performance oversight and surveillance and leads in the use of methods such as issuing cure notices, show cause notices, and terminations. When necessary, defends claims against the Government that result from contract termination or contractual disputes.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Possesses a FAC-C level Ill or DAWIA level Ill certification in contracting.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Specialized Experience section to qualify for Supervisory Contract Specialist, as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS 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. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. For GS-15, Applicants must have at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 52 weeks of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of this position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of this position. 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-15 includes: Experience interpreting Federal Acquisition Regulations; planning, organizing, directing and managing procurement of supplies and services of various size, scope and complexity through all phases of the acquisition process; and develops and adhere to operational procedures to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations.

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 coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

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]