The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-12 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-11/GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in: (1) soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; (2) administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions; (3) terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; (4) analyzing and evaluating cost/price proposals and accounting systems; (5) planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; and (6) formulating and administering policies and procedures to ensure achievement of socioeconomic goals. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
This position is located in the Office of Acquisition of Management (OAM), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) in the United States Capitol Police (USCP). This position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist responsible for sharing in the management of procurement activities, staff management, and development, including program management, concept development, procurement planning, contract management, and contract closeout. Participates in planning, managing, and coordinating procurement policies and activities consistent with best practices applicable to the operations; developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures to ensure necessary supplies and services are procured efficiently and within accepted professional standards of good procurement practices, and that contract operations fully support and complement the mission and program; analyzing and evaluating existing policies and procedures and applying as needed; and assuring the establishment and maintenance of contract files and records. Incumbent exercises limited signatory authority of $10 million for contract methods and types necessary to execute all pre-award and post-award phases of critical procurements. Performs and directs subordinate staff in the performance of the full range of contracting and procurement assignments. Serves as lead negotiator and project coordinator responsible for the pre-award and post-award contracting functions involving highly specialized procurements, often requiring immediate attention. Generates complete contract packages and provides short and long-term procurement planning. Serves as a contractual authority on acquisition programs. Develops and recommends contract types and incentive structures. Evaluates proposals for responsiveness and may conduct on-site surveys to assess the contractor's capabilities. Prepares appropriate documentation relative to negotiation and pricing actions. Analyzes settlement proposals.