This position is located within the Research Service at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center (VAMC) Salt Lake City (VHASLC) in Salt Lake City, UT. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Research Contracting and Purchasing Official for the Research Service.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for: acquisition planning, market research, acquisition management, contract management, evaluating Contractors, approving invoices, closing contract, and resolving issues between VA and the Contractor. Coordinating with the Program Manager/Research and Supervisory Budget Analyst on single and multi-year contracts to prioritize planned actions. Determining appropriate acquisition funds and methods, and to recommend contract types and sourcing strategies. Responsible for Acquisition Planning. Providing recommendations to the CO (Contracting Official) on the source selection plan. Conducting, collecting, and applying market research to identify the sources for supplies, services or equipment, terms and conditions. Gathering information related to the potential sources of an acquisition. Gathering information on industry trends. Recommending appropriate requirements to be placed in the solicitations. Assisting in the preparation of the written solicitation. Assisting in contract negotiation. Participates in post award meetings to review contract milestones and responsibilities. Responsible for Contract Quality Assurance and Evaluation. Ensuring consistency of appropriate quality requirements as they relate to the contract and validating/verifying adherence to specified requirements through various methods. Providing close-out reports after the contract period to include verifying the vendor has submitted the last invoice, conducts an assessment on the Contractor's performance, and closing out Purchase Orders as needed. Developing and maintaining the COR file in accordance with VA requirements. Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-11 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of an Acquisition and Utilization Specialist, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes assisting with contract related services, product acquisition, and procurement of items; developing procedures and procedures; reviewing and advising on contracts during all phases; reviewing procurement documents and packages; developing and analyzing reports; assisting with contract negotiations; and overseeing contract compliance. Note: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. -OR- EDUCATION: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one (1) year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered as satisfying the one (1) year of full-time study requirement). Note: If you select this option, a copy of your transcripts is required. Education cannot be credited without documentation. -OR- COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience, as described above, which meets the total qualification requirement for the GS-11 grade level. Note: If you select this option, a copy of your transcripts is required. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Your resume must indicate clearly the nature of your duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountabilityAttention to DetailContracting/ProcurementCustomer Service IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Physical Requirements: The work involves physical activities typically found in an office-based work environment, i.e., some standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items up to 50 pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Salt Lake City ORD VISN 19 550 Foothill Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84158 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]