As a Contract Specialist, you will independently manage acquisition activities for cost contracts within the Office of Assisted Aquisitions Services (AAS). This office provides cradle-to-grave acquisition, project, and financial management support. Location of position: Office of AAS, Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX) in Washington, DC We are currently filling three vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $142,488 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. 1102 Qualifications GS-13 & above: You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below: 1. All of a, b, and c below: (a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. (b) At least 4years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and (c) Completion of 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. 2. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position. However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or 3. 3. Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist. In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing highly complex contracting actions for the procurement of non commercial Information Technology (IT) and/or Professional Services (PS) requirements. Such experience must include performing cost and price analysis techniques applicable to cost reimbursable contracts, leading negotiations, and interpreting contracting laws, principles, and regulations. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Manages acquisition activities to meet the federal government’s information technology (IT) services and professional services (PS) needs in the most economical, effective, and efficient manner possible while ensuring acquisitions are executed in compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and policies. Oversees complex performance environments and manages contracts involving multiple stakeholders and funding sources, ensuring effective collaboration, government oversight, and thorough day-to-day performance surveillance, to mitigate associated risks. Manages comprehensive cost analysis and disclosure activities, ensuring compliance with cost accounting standards in contractor proposals. Advises and mentors junior staff to develop acquisition skills. Regularly reports to senior management, communicates project progress, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the initial plan. Builds partnerships and networks within the federal community and industry, enhancing collaboration and facilitates valuable information exchange.