This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Acquisitions Division.

Duties

As Director of the Acquisitions Division the incumbent will be responsible for providing the day-to-day management, planning, leadership and oversight of a full range of acquisitions and contract administration activities. The incumbent will provide managerial leadership, technical direction and oversight for OIG Acquisitions Division as follows: Directs all contracting and procurement activities; Provides advise and technical information; Advises, guides and collaborates with OIG senior-level management officials to develop and formulate acquisition plans and policies; Directs the planning and execution of pre-award and post-award contracting functions; Directs the procurement of equipment, supplies and services and the award, administration and close-out of contracts; Develops and administers the small and disadvantaged business program; Serves as a technical expert and senior Contracting Officer for OIG with unlimited signatory authority; Represents the Agency in non-litigation dealings with GSA, GAO, OMB, Congress and other organizations with oversight authority for OIG; and Assumes the full range of supervisory responsibilities for staff members directed by this position.

Requirements

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx Applicants MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience MUST include experience: Providing authoritative guidance to senior level officials on the delivery of high-quality goods and services; Analyzing a program to identify operational problems and develop solutions; and Providing managerial leadership to direct, coordinate, and oversee work. 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, 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Contacts

• Address OIG Office of Management and Policy 330 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Akira Grace
• Phone: (301) 807-3740
• Email: [email protected]