This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You will perform a full range of contract and grant functions and provide technical assistance to ensure a transfer of functions to Tribes under Public Law 93-638. NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE, OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL

Duties

Performs the full spectrum of the more complex contracting and granting functions from pre-award to closeout under Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, as amended. Serves as awarding official for the award, administration and management, modification and close-out of self-determination contracts and grants. Responsible for the resolution of Single Audit issues and prepares and executes Management Decisions. Reviews and approves the approval/disapproval of payments and vouchers during the life of contracts and grants. Manages issues surrounding contract disputes, alternative dispute resolution, and appeals to contracts. Reviews and evaluates tribal administrative capabilities in the requirements associated with the development and operations of effective management systems. Maintains close contact with each Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) relevant to implementation and maintenance of Public Law 93-638, as amended. Provides training and technical assistance to Regional, Agency and Tribal staff in the administration and management of self-determination contracts and grants.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• The incumbent may be required as an incidental duty to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle. If selected, you will be required to complete an Incidental Motor Vehicle Operator’s Certification Form.
• Will be required to file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I.
• As a condition of employment, incumbent must be certified or certifiable within a reasonable period of time and maintain continual certification in accordance with the Awarding Official Certification System Handbook.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1101 Series) GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualifying is one year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. This experience must include work in performing complex contracting and granting functions from pre-award to termination or closeout concerning a wide variety of programs, operations, and services including construction contracts, under Public Law 93-638 such as developing or reviewing, recommending approval to the Approving Official contract/grant packages covering program requirements, terms and conditions, clauses, funding, business/project management, delivery schedules, quality assurances, labor, security, safety, reporting and other program specific requirements; works with program officials to develop a negotiation plan, including terms and conditions covering program requirements, performance criteria and evaluation, business controls, contingencies, timelines, milestones, and goals. GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualifying is one year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. This experience must include work involving delegated authority to award or approve non-construction/construction contract, grants, cooperative agreements and perform the full spectrum of complex contracting and granting functions from pre-award to termination or closeout under Public Law 93-638; resolves Single Audit issues and prepares and executes Management Decisions (determinations & findings); ensures contractors/grantees comply with submission timelines; Assisting in planning and developing regional procedures, guidelines, or manuals; Assists in the implementation of such policies; Assisting in conducting program reviews for compliance with P.L. 93-638 procedures, policies, directives. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Applicants may not substitute education for experience.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US
• Name: Deborah Abeita
• Phone: (505) 563-5123
• Email: [email protected]