This position is in the IT Services Contract Management (CM) Division, Information Technology Acquisitions Office, Business Management and Planning Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT/BMP/ITA/CM), in the U.S. Department of State.

Duties

Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for assigned contracts of major large and/or medium size and complexity, with potential implications to the entire Department of State and to interagency customers. Manages the timely administration of contract invoicing and billing, ensures money is present to execute the contract, manages incremental funding, and preparation of rate and cost adjustments. Manages redirection of efforts, directs issuances of stop work orders, cure notices, show cause letters and related orders and documents issued in response to specific contract situations and issues. Conducts market research, manages, plans, and develops procurement related documentation. Serves as a senior Diplomatic Technology (DT) Project Manager.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high-pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards. Customer Service - Using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify a team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support. Oral Communication - Clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement. Problem Solving - Providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.  AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in IT project management that includes lifecycle management, budget and resource control, and cost/benefit analysis. Experience with IT acquisition lifecycle to include, but not limited to: pre‑award, post‑award, and close out. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 600 19th Street NW SA-17, 5th Floor Washington, District of Columbia 20522-1705 United States
• Name: Patricia A. Briggs
• Phone: 771-204-0754
• Email: [email protected]