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PLEASE READ THE EDUCATION SECTION IN ADDITION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION. In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements as described in the EDUCATION SECTION, applicants MUST also meet the following grade specific qualification requirements below. GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing pre-award and post-award acquisitions; performing reviews of acquisition packages; evaluating proposals and advising on performing technical and cost evaluations, pre-award; executing award documents and modifying contracts; and assisting in financial management reviews, purchasing system reviews and/or property system reviews. GS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing acquisition packages, that include justifications, statement of work, evaluation criteria, and delivery schedules to ensure compliance with proper procedures and regulations; ensures solicitors meet financial and best value determinations; performing cost and price analysis; conducting contract negotiations to meet customer needs; preparing contact award packages; and conducting pre-award management reviews for financial, purchasing systems and/or property system contracts before final contract award ***It is preferred that the applicant has a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or equivalent*** All applicants must be able to obtain and retain a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). FAC-C has specific training requirements with some courses online as well as classroom courses. To maintain a FAC-C, contract professionals are required to meet the continuous training requirement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found eligible and qualified for this vacancy. To be eligible and qualified, you must satisfy all eligibility and qualification requirements for the vacant position as outlined in this announcement. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found eligible and qualified for this vacancy. To be eligible and qualified, you must satisfy all eligibility and qualification requirements for the vacant position as outlined in this announcement. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This announcement is being used to recruit qualified individuals under the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Direct Hire Authority authorized by 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 3304 and 5 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 337, Subpart B. Therefore, Category Rating, Veterans' Preference, and traditional rating/ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice. This position is located in Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), Acquisitions Staff. The Acquisitions Staff provides technical guidance and contracting operations to the United States Attorney's Offices (USAOs) and EOUSA staff offices. Typical work assignments will include: Analyzing and evaluating contracting matters, developing, and recommending contracting policies and procedures, and guiding and managing contracting activities. Provides technical guidance and expertise concerning procurement statutes, regulations, and Departmental and agency policies regarding the procurement process. Advisory services focus on technical contracting issues to include advance acquisition plans, business clearances, pre-award surveys, cost and price analysis, contract administration and methods of procurement. Negotiates and awards complex, high dollar value Open Market contracts and "Best Value" delivery orders against GSA Federal Supply Service Schedules. Analyzes district needs and contracting operations, identifying options for consolidating contracts. Participates in the preparation of policies and procedures at agency level based on changes in statutes, regulations and best practices and makes recommendations for implementation. Coordinates procurement training conferences. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.