This position is located within the Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit, Browning, MT and reports to the Financial Officer.

Duties

Review requests for procurement of equipment, services and/or construction. Identify potential suppliers, assure adequate competition and prepare solicitations for review. Review and analyze bids for responsiveness and bidders for responsibility and recommend award of contracts. Review and monitor the administration of the contract post award. Prepare final documentation of the negotiation process.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Basic Requirements for GS-5 through 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard. GS-9: 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level If you wish to qualify based on experience, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-9: Review requisitions to determine method of procurement. Perform contracting methods and contract types relating to the performance of pre-award and post-award. Evaluate bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions. Negotiate prices. Monitor contractor responsibility. GS-11: Evaluate market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance. Identify alternate courses of action by analyzing difficult contractual functions. Resolve incomplete or conflicting technical, program, and contractor data. Plan and coordinate procurement activities. GS-12 Responsible for pre-award through post-award health related, regulatory functions. Incorporate Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and policies in preparing solicitation documents, technical proposals, and cost data requirements. Ensuring submission of progress reports, make periodic visits to the contract's facility or work site. Expert in contract audits. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Kaycee Neal
• Phone: 4062477217
• Email: [email protected]