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Duties

WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: PROCUREMENT The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Assignments span the acquisition life cycle from the initial planning through the description of technical requirements, market research, proposal evaluation, contract monitoring, performance assessment and problem resolution. Monitors the cost, schedule, and performance parameters of all assigned contracts. Functions as a consultant working with program staff to identify program needs to accomplish Treasury/IRS mission requirements. Coordinates with customers to identify resources, including funding, equipment, facilities and delivery or performance schedules and makes changes to the scope of work. Reviews contractor payment requests and approves/recommends vendor payments based on delegated authority. Prepares reports/correspondence for submission to upper management regarding the status of assigned projects. Assists in the development of requirements analysis, independent government cost estimates and cost benefit analysis. Participates in benchmark testing of proposed systems to determine conformance with technical specifications. Participates on source selection teams, task groups, and technical evaluation teams regarding specific technical aspects of customer programs. Conducts briefings and prepares comprehensive reports to keep management advised of project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

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-time work 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: Specialized ExperienceGS-12: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade grade 11 level. Specialized experience is experience working with procurement regulations, project management, and contracting principles, including the latest procedures and techniques to be able to plan, develop and implement technical aspects of initiatives and programs such as: participating in benchmark testing of proposed systems to determine conformance, as well as, participating on source selection teams, task groups, and technical evaluation teams regarding specific technical aspects of customer programs; Accomplishment working with cost estimating methodologies and cost analysis, contracting terms and conditions, subcontracting requirements and unique, complex technical specifications, as well as, the ability assist in defending cost estimates. Your experience should also include comprehension of business practices to assist in reaching the Service's business goals. In addition, oral and written communications skills are needed to be able to provide technical advice and assistance on a variety of complex contract types, conduct briefings and prepare comprehensive reports. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address OCPO - DCPO - Deputy Chief Procurement Officer 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748