Contract Specialist Direct Hire SME

As a Contract Specialist you will:

• Perform delegated Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) responsibilities as directed by supervisor advise the ACM on relevant acquisitionworkforce-related matters and make recommendations for decision.
• Support the contracting and agency mission by primarily managing the contractual requirements process for the program officesassisting in the development of acquisition strategies developing the solicitation and contract award documentation and contractadministration.
• Audit or review major acquisitions of similar complexity; presents findings; recommends corrective actions and policy or procedureimprovements; reviews advise on develops and recommends operating unit-wide or agency-wide procurement processes andsystems procedures and policies; or equivalent assignment.
• Prepare various formal and informational communications to both internal and external audiences on acquisition-related topics.

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 14 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 it must include:

• Experience applying contracting principles laws regulations and procedures applicable to all aspects of acquisition management to planprocure and administer contracts.
• Experience providing technical support to management to integrate the best industry practices and reduce risk by implementing newtechnologies methods and processes.
• Experience conducting acquisition compliance analyses preparing and reviewing related program documents correspondence and creating reports matrices and briefings.
  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products andservices; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts techniques or requirements (for example Federal AcquisitionRegulations) for contracting or procurement and contract negotiation and administration.
• Written Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Reporting Matrix - Knowledge of various reporting techniques. Plan and implement projects and help define project scope goals and deliverables. Define tasks and required resources collect and manage project outcomes. Allocate and create a project schedule and timeline. Lead quality assurance and report on the project status. Present to supervisor and stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions and implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverables.

For all types of consideration 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 student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.