IT Acquisitions and Vendor Management Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the IT Contracts and Asset Control Division IT Financial Management Directorate Office of the Chief Information Officer.
The position description number for this position is 371903.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
This permanent position is hybrid telework eligible. It is not eligible for 100% distant/remote telework.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders business analysts IT specialists contractors and others to identify and capture OCIO acquisitions and vendor-related requirements and expectations at the Service-wide and division/section levels.
Articulates clear requirements in Statements of Work or Performance Work Statements for contracts for the most complex goods and services requiring regular oversight and interaction with contractor program management and Library service units Library management or Congress or other executive stakeholders to address issues with contract staffing schedule and project management. Ensures that contracting terms specify required performance management metrics reporting and processes to support OCIOs vendor performance management process.
Performs contract administration activities for procurements related to the significant highly specialized acquisition of IT goods and services where selection involves the tradeoff among nonprice factors and the scope may be Library or Legislative Branch wide. Monitoring includes all types of contracts including fixed price cost-plus-fix-fee cost-plus-award-fee labor hour and time & material with high dollar values. Monitors vendor service delivery and performance through direct observation written and verbal communications and the review of vendor provided deliverables in accordance with terms and conditions of the contract.
Conducts post-award meetings to review contract milestones responsibilities and status. Analyzes documents justifies and recommends proposed contract changes to the contracting officer for consideration.
Tracks indexes and burn rates for a given contract analyzes and provides a comprehensive financial report on complex contracts.
Inspects and accepts deliveries and monitors services for conformance with complex contract terms and conditions. Accepts or rejects deliveries and services including acceptance of reports or analytical documentation. Validates and processes invoices in accordance with Library policies and procedures.
Develops and manages quality control and assurance processes and procedures for oversight throughout the contract life cycle. Supports the Project Manager (PM) in developing and maintaining a quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP) and/or performance standards as appropriate. Verifies delivery of products and services according to specified standards. Prepares contractor performance evaluation based on Library regulations and procedures. Regularly communicates performance expectations and results with contractor program management. Reviews and mentors lower level CORs in the preparation of evaluations. Monitors vendors reporting of performance management metrics throughout contracts period of performance ensuring that all performance management reporting contract terms are fulfilled by the vendors. Submits contractor performance evaluation pursuant to Library regulations.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of contract administration principles and practices to monitor contractor performance; ensure compliance with contract terms; resolve issues; and perform contract closeouts.**
Ability to perform vendor management and acquisition planning activities.
Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
Ability to research analyze and interpret data related to issues or problems with the acquisition of goods and services.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Access Points
- System Software
- Database
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- Project Management
- Internet
- Troubleshoot
- PC
- Procedures
- Setup
- hardware
