The subject position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of Operations (A/OPR). The incumbent functions primarily as a senior level management analyst and authority in providing consultative, evaluative and program policy advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations (DAS) and the Managing Director.

Duties

Provides authoritative consultation and expert assistance to senior level managers and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) within OPR related to procurement objectives and contract administration. Independently serves as A/OPR Contract Liaison supporting a full range of contract administration duties to include assisting/advising on preparation of statements of work, market research and independent government cost estimates. Tracks and maintains COR training records for all program managers designated as COR and coordinates obtaining and maintaining COR certifications for all program managers, as required. Develops/analyzes administrative and program management policies and procedures, establishes criteria to identify and measure accomplishments and implements new administrative and management programs and policies for A/OPR. Collaborates and coordinates with OPR project managers and CORs to develop, implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and ensures QASP development is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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/
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience interpreting contract policies, principles, practices and procedures in order to provide guidance with respect to procurement issues and contract administration. Experience preparing solicitation documents, performing technical and cost evaluations for proposals submitted by vendors. Experience preparing written communication such as drafting statements of work, work orders, letters, memos, reports, and correspondence. Experience communicating orally with diverse audiences such as customers, colleagues, and management. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

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 Attn: A-DT/EX/HRD Washington, District of Columbia 20522-1705 United States
• Name: Melissa Cines
• Phone: 202-571-6007
• Email: [email protected]