The selectee of this position serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for developing and evaluating contracts associated with the procurement of goods and services to support U.S. Marshals Service District and Headquarter offices. This position is located in the Asset Forfeiture Division / Arlington, Virginia.

Duties

As a Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-13 grade level, you will serve in a developmental capacity, as a Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer that is responsible for developing and evaluating contracts associated with the procurement of goods and services to support USMS District and Headquarters offices. Some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning, developing and establishing the best contractual strategy for an acquisition, soliciting responses from contractors, performing detailed analysis, negotiating, and awarding different types of contracts. Interpreting acquisition regulations and policies within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR). Examining proposals for compliance with specifications, purchase descriptions, and applicable clauses. Advising management and/or Contracting Officers on matters pertaining to procurement actions. Preparing letters, memorandums, documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable determination of suitability for a Public Trust position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Federal Acquisition Certificate in Contracting (FAC-C) certification to be assigned as a USMS warrant holder.
• May be required to divest of certain financial interests, because of Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service prohibited financial interest regulation.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements, and that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet one of the following Basic Requirements for GS-13 through GS-15 positions: 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. (You must submit transcripts.) OR Held a position in the GS-1102 series since 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, you will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. (You must submit an SF50.) AND In addition to the Basic Requirements for GS-13 through GS-15, you must have the experience required to qualify for GS-13 positions. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties: Conducting reviews of procurement actions to determine cost effectiveness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; Performing a full range of contract administrative functions, including cost adjustments, incremental funding, issuance of stop work orders/cure notices or show cause letters, designating a Contracting Officer Representative (COR); Conducting detailed price analyses and market research to ensure the best possible acquisition outcome is produced; Serving as the main point of contact and subject matter expert on a variety of contracts types, such as definite and/or indefinite quantity, requirements based, multi-year, task/delivery orders, and purchases orders; AND Providing written reports on the status, issues, and progress of the procurement process for upper management or senior leadership to address critical issues that require the attention of management. When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Education

It is your responsibility to provide documentation that you meet the education qualification(s) you claim. If you do not submit transcripts we will not use your education when determining if you are qualified for the position.

Transcripts: You may submit official or unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. If you are selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts to receive a final offer of employment. An official transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record and includes:

• Your full name.
• The name of the college, university, or other educational institution.
• Your major and degree.
• The date your degree was awarded/conferred.
• Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• Any honors you received.
• The dates you attended the school.
• A list of the courses you took, to include the total number of credits completed.

Academic degrees must be granted from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To determine if a school or program is accredited, refer to the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information, click here.

Contacts

• Address US MARSHAL SERVICE ASSET FORFEITURE DIVISION ARLINGTON, VA 22202 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 816-426-5706
• Email: [email protected]