The employee will serve as the Office of General Counsel (OGC) primary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) performing pre-award/evaluation/contract oversight activities on the bulk of OGC's contracts and advising other OGC CORs/contract oversight personnel on contract administration matters. Also serves as OGC's budget liaison performing budget request/formulation/reprogramming/tracking activities in concert with, and in response to, the Office of Budget and Financial Management (OBFM).

Duties

The employee plans and supports contractor oversight and contractor management activities and serves as the COR in OGC in support of assigned contracts and/or interagency agreements (IAAs). A typical portfolio will include OGC's outside counsel/legal services contracts administered on a level-of-effort basis (i.e., Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour), which requires the greatest amount of contract oversight. For contracts that have another OGC COR assigned, the incumbent may provide secondary oversight assistance (e.g., review of invoices, review of contract terms in consultation with an FHFA Contracting Officer). The incumbent will primarily perform COR duties (75%) with budget liaison duties (25%) rounding out the incumbent's day-to-day responsibilities. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Management Analyst (Contract & Budget Liaison) duties listed below are at the EL-13 level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Advises program offices and staff on the development of requirements and other materials for the issuance of RFPs and other pre-award contract activities. Supports managers and program office staff on the awarding of contracts, including technical review panels and other contract award activities. Serves as an ongoing Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for complex service contracts. Approves invoices as a COR for a contract with a complex pricing arrangement, such as labor-hour or time-and materials. Maintains COR files and other administrative tasks related to the management of federal contracts. Supports management in addressing performance issues with contractors or contract staff. Completes contractor performance evaluations and closed out a variety of contracts and contract types. Supports the modification of ongoing contracts as a COR to better meet the needs of a program office. Serves as a COR or invoice approver for Interagency Agreements (IAAs). Works closely with staff at all levels (executive to entry-level) to establish strong productive working relationships. Serves as a liaison between a contracting officer and program office staff. Builds strong relationships with staff involved in an Agency's budget formulation and contracting operations to advance the needs of a program office. Represents the needs of a program office in the development of budgets or contract documents. Coordinates the budget formulation and request process for an agency program office. Serves as a key contact for the administration and execution of a program offices' budget. Uses tracking mechanisms to monitor and report upon the execution of a program office's budget. Assists program office leadership in making reallocations or other changes to a program office budget. Provides data to budget offices on information such as accrual estimates or other budget needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
• SF 50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive status. You must provide an SF-50 that indicates your competitive eligibility. You will not be considered without this.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• FHFA participates in e-Verify. All New hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Local 343.
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Level II COR certification within 18 months of the date of appointment.
• Failure to obtain Level II COR certification within 18 months from the date of appointment may lead to termination, as obtaining and maintaining this certification is a Condition of Employment

Qualifications

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-12 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-11 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for complex services contracts Assisting in the management of the budget formulation, execution, reprogramming, and unbudgeted funding request processes for a federal program office Managing the maintenance of COR files and other records for contract administration Maintaining databases and other reporting or tracking systems with information related to the administration of contracts or budgets for an office Minimum Qualification EL-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for complex services contracts and complex contract pricing arrangements (e.g., labor-hour, time-and-materials contracts) Supporting a federal program office in the budget formulation, execution, reprogramming, and unbudgeted funding request processes Managing the maintenance of COR files and other records for contract administration Developing reports and maintaining databases and other reporting or tracking systems with information related to the administration of contracts or budgets for an office Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-12 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-11 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the EL-13 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-12 or higher in the Federal Service. 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.

Contacts

• Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 US
• Name: Andrea Engler Lepage
• Email: [email protected]