This position is in the Acquisitions Management Branch under the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The Acquisitions Management Branch is responsible for the planning, development, coordination and execution of a complete program of contracting services and procurement programs. This is a developmental position leading to the full performance grade of GS-1102-13.

Duties

As a Contract Specialist GS-1102-11/12, your typical work assignments may include: Reviewing procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness and resolves any problems prior to initiation of contractual action. Reviewing past performance reports and conducts reference checks to determine the financial and technical capability of award candidates for the purpose of assessing risk to the government for the successful attainment of program goals and to determine if the award candidate has an acceptable level of integrity and is financially and technically responsible. Negotiating with prospective contractors on pricing, performance, technical terms, and other provisions. Preparing termination files for use in contract termination actions, including amounts paid, audit reports, product rejections, and other related documentation.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• This is not a virtual (remote) position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is part of the bargaining unit.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) - Professional within 6 months of hire.
• Transcripts are required.
• Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate for this position has experience preparing various kinds of contracts (according to specific requests) in an efficient manner. The candidate also demonstrates experience performing research on acquisition issues/concerns to develop a variety of scenarios so that the best acquisition strategy may be used. Excellent communication skills, both orally and writing preferred. BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: To be qualified for this position, applicants must meet the basic educational requirements below. Have obtained a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field (Copy of transcript must be submitted) OR Have 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 (Copy of transcript(s) must be submitted). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify at the GS-11 level Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Contract Specialist at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Assisting with preparing documents within a contract writing system; and Assisting in negotiations of delivery schedules, price adjustments, labor hours and/or other agreements; and Assisting with analyzing requirements for contract recommendations and establishing procurement plans. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. OR Education: 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.) Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.) To qualify at the GS-12 level Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Contract Specialist at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Evaluating bids or requests for proposals to determine the technical qualifications of contractors; and Reviewing specifications, data, and drafting solicitations to recommend methods of procurement; and Conducting investigations and providing solutions to senior authority. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please ensure that your resume information is specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for the GS-12 grade level. Note: For positions at GS-07 through GS-12, applicants who are qualifying based on experience must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the basic educational requirements above. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: 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.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

You mustmeet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet the criteria, please click here.

Special Instructions for 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 accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click here.

Contacts

• Address ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT BRANCH 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]