There are many vacancies across the National Institutes of Health. Please see below for a list of Institutes/Centers that are participating in this recruitment to fill their vacancies: National Cancer Institute National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Library of Medicine Additional ICs may participate in this announcement. It is highly encouraged to apply even if your desired institute/center is not listed.

Duties

Perform specialized contract award and administration work. Research, interpret, and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing NIH acquisitions to plan, manage, and participate in various aspects of contracting. Evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance. Apply knowledge of contract types, methods, and techniques. Apply knowledge of contract administration and termination techniques sufficient to administer and close out contracts. Coordinate and conduct negotiations on assigned programs. Apply critical thinking and judgment skills to various work assignments to identify and troubleshoot potential problems and to develop remedies and solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, will be required annually to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
• This position has an education requirement. Please submit transcripts.
• This position is covered under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act. A Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting (Professional) (FAC-C (Professional)) is required within Agency-established timeframes.
• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102 position, you must have: A. completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR B. completed 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; OR C. occupied a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000. NOTE: 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. In addition, in order to qualify for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or an LL.B. or J.D. in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management); OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) Reviewing requisitions for supplies or services to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents; (2) Evaluating bids or proposals for supplies or services to ensure compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions; and (3) Evaluating the prior contract performance of potential suppliers to determine their financial responsibility; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. This position is covered under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act. As an HHS Acquisition Workforce position, selectee(s) must obtain a FAC-C (Professional) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Applicants who possess a current FAC-C (Professional) Certification (or equivalent) must provide a copy of the certification with their application. If you are selected for a position covered by a Bargaining Unit this requirement may not apply. Guidance on Business Related Coursework for the GS-1102 Contracting Series You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12566388

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Cheryl Caponiti
• Email: [email protected]