Contract Specialist

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DUTIES:

• Performs the full range of senior professional and technical duties involved in the preparation finalization award analysis and active administration of construction Architect-Engineer (A-E) and other agreements and contracts for major facility construction and other contractual actions.
• Leads or assists program offices and managers in selection of procurement methods and strategies; performs specification reviews prepares issues and awards contracts in accordance with policies procedures and in compliance with all laws and regulations; leads or assists in the preparation and issuance of solicitation of a complex nature and associated contracts.
• Collaborates with project officers and program officials to define procurement requirements.
• Reviews requests for contract for the procurement of major facility construction Architect-Engineer services and other procurements as assigned for compliance and acceptable level of detail commensurate with the scope and complexity of the identified requirement.
• Research prepare and issue solicitation and contract documents including appropriate terms conditions clauses appropriate wage determinations compliance with all socioeconomic programs.
• Organize coordinate and perform the bid opening process or lead the proposal evaluation process; determine price reasonableness through either cost and/or price evaluation consistent with FAR Part 15.4.
• Complete documentation of the award decision.
• Administer assigned contracts in accordance with contractual terms and conditions IHS policy and all regulations.
• Evaluate negotiate and prepare all documentation to execute and resolve all contract modifications change orders and requests for equitable adjustment.
• Participate coordinate or support invoice payment to ensure timely payment to contractors; monitors compliance with minimum wages and certified payroll requirements.
• Responsible for drafting and posting all required synopses and notices on the website.
• Guides and performs analyses of the program needs and determines strategies that best fit the requirements of the program.
• Collaborate and provide technical assistance to the program offices in developing annual acquisition planning documents.
• Act as Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO) when requested.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
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 A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors 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.

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 unless granted a waiver

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex acquisitions involving construction architect-engineer (A-E) professional services and other contractual requirements in accordance with FAR Part 36. Experience developing acquisition strategies reviewing procurement requests for completeness and compliance preparing and issuing solicitations evaluating proposals conducting price and cost analyses negotiating contract terms and awarding contracts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency policies. Experience administering contracts by resolving contractual issues processing modifications and equitable adjustments monitoring contractor performance ensuring compliance with contract requirements and coordinating with program officials legal counsel and technical personnel throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Experience providing acquisition planning support advising customers on procurement strategies and preparing contract documentation to support cradle-to-grave procurement activities.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Applicants must possess a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC C) Professional certification or a Department of War (DoW) equivalent acquisition certification recognized as meeting Federal acquisition certification requirements. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the application.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.