The Justice Management Division, Procurement Services Staff, Acquisition Management Group (JMD/OBD) is seeking to hire a Supervisory Contract Specialist to advise leadership on the development of strategic goals for the staff and to supervise one of the two large contracting groups within PSS: the Acquisition Management Group-JMD or the Acquisition Management Group-OBD.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Contract Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Procure a wide array of high-dollar products and/or professional and technical services. Complete contract pre-award or post-award phases of an acquisition program cradle-to-grave. Lead or supervise a team of Contracting Specialists. Advise management on complex and sensitive procurement matters within the purview of the Group he or she supervises. Provide Acquisition advisory services and Small Business Advocacy. Develop work improvement plans, identifies training needs, interviews candidates, and recommends personnel actions, as necessary. Perform contracting work that requires the application of contracting methods and contract types to plan and carry out long-term pre-award and post-award procurement actions.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• Must be able to maintain Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Contract Specialist (Assistant Director) at (GS-1102-15), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. AND B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by 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. C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service, which includes: Managing an Acquisition Management Program (e.g. contract management or procurement); Developing policies or procedures governing procurement, contracting, or acquisition program; AND Interpreting and applying regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to resolve complex procurement or acquisition issues. Mandatory Training: You must provide proof of an active Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional) at the time of application. If the applicant holds a valid/current Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) (Professional) or equivalency Level III contracting certification, then the applicant meets the training requirement. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 12/10/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Procurement Services Staff 145 N ST NE Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Tamara Shelton
• Phone: 202-286-6440
• Email: [email protected]