This vacancy is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST position in the, ACQUISITIONS DIVISION, located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other CONTRACT SPECIALIST, 1102, 13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Provides guidance to technical personnel in the development of Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, and Statements of Objectives. Assists technical personnel with Market Research and formulates the acquisition strategy that will best satisfy the requirement. Reviews and recommends special clauses, and/or terms and conditions and develops the solicitation. Determines the sources to solicit, prepares applicable file documentation and approvals. Prepares award documents and ensure all applicable pre­ award review and approvals are obtained in accordance with established governance policies.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ) or AFGE Local 1438 (DN). If you have specific questions, please contact the HR Specialist.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for GS-13 and Above A. 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 successfully perform the work of the position. AND B. 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, C. 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: For GS-13, applicant must have one (1) year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal services. To be fully qualified for this position a candidate must meet ALL of the below specialized experience. Participating in the review of procurement policies and procedures. Examples of these responsibilities include but are not limited to recommendations or commitments are accepted as authoritative, and frequently carry contracting officer authority for transactions involving sizeable expenditures of staff, funds, and material. The work typically requires: Experience performing and leading pre-award functions, to include communication with internal customers, other government entities and industry, proposal review and evaluation, preparation of source selection decision documents, conducting negotiations, and issuing awards; Experience planning and negotiating procurements for long-term systems, programs, or projects (i.e., five years); Experience administering long-term contracts, with delegated final authority to obligate funds in connection with most transactions and, as required, serving as team leader over a group of specialists whose services and advice are used in order to arrive at a decision; and Proficient in negotiating termination settlements and approving contractor's proposed settlements with subcontractors for contracts in which several years of work have been expended, or which involve extensive proposals and/or claims of prime and subcontractors and large amounts of inventory and Government property. Experience developing innovative contractual arrangements to resolve critical procurement problems and satisfy unusual procurement situations. Education: Education can not be a substitute for experience at this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Acquisition 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Catherine Butler
• Phone: 301-763-3824
• Email: [email protected]