There are few vacancies across the NIH. Below is a list of Institutes/Centers that are participating in this recruitment to fill their vacancies: NIEHS Additional institutes/centers may participate in this announcement. It is highly encouraged to apply even if your desired institute/center is not listed.

Duties

Perform specialized and complex contract award and contract administration work. Research, interpret, and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing NIH acquisitions. Evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance. Apply knowledge of contract principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment, services, and/or construction. Conduct studies of problem areas and develop standard methods and operating procedures. Coordinate and conduct negotiations on assigned programs, persuade audiences, and deal effectively with resistance to proposed plans and ideas, while giving adequate consideration to alternative plans and ideas. Apply critical thinking and judgment skills to various work assignments to identify and troubleshoot potential problems and to develop remedies and solutions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for the GS-11/12: In order to meet the basic requirements for the Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11/12 position, you must meet one of the following: A. completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR B. 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. Additional Qualifications for the GS-11: In addition to the basic requirements above, you must demonstrate in your resume: A. At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing recurring assignments in support of a local installation or in a centralized procurement activity; procuring supplies or services primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques; and/or evaluating bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions and applicable clauses; OR B. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR C. 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education 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 D. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Additional Qualifications at the GS-12: In addition to the basic requirements above, you must demonstrate in your resume: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes: serving as Contract Specialist responsible for all aspects of the contracting transactions from initiation to recommendation of award for the: (1) central procurement of commodities or services for several activities in a geographic area, or for an agency or a department; or (2) performing acquisition planning, preparation of price/cost analyses for designated actions, formulation of negotiation strategies, development of negotiation objectives, and negotiation of various types of contracts. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12586532

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: Mandy Bishop
• Email: [email protected]