IT Acquisitions & Vendor Management Specialist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books manuscripts photographs maps audiovisual materials and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage inspire and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.
We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.
This position is located in the IT Contracts and Asset Control DivisionIT Financial Management DirectorateOffice of the Chief Information Officer. Supports IT acquisitions and vendor portfolio reporting and analysis including preparation of IT acquisitions and vendor portfolio reports review of IT acquisitions and vendor portfolio performance metrics and formulating IT acquisitions and vendor portfolio recommendations based on overall IT acquisitions and vendor portfolio performance.
As the IT Acquisitions & Vendor Management Specialist you will:
- Perform contract administration activities for procurements related to the significant acquisition of IT goods and services where selection involves the tradeoff among non-price factors.
- Participate in post-award meetings to review contract milestones responsibilities and status. Provides appropriate documentation in support of contract modifications or adjustments to the contacting officer.
- Develops the COR file in accordance with Library procedures and maintains a clear and accurate record of Pre- and Post-award documents actions and communications according to Library requirements.
- Verifies the final payment to the contractor based on the terms and conditions of the contract completion of required deliverables and inspection and acceptance as outlined in FAR part 4.8.
- The position description number is 371902
- The salary range reflects the locality pay for the Washington D.C. Metro area.
- The incumbent will work a flexitime compflex or maxiflex work schedule.
- This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
- Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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.
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 admin principles and practices to monitor contractor performance; ensure compliance w/contract terms; resolve issues; and perform contract closeouts.**
Knowledge of various procurement methods and contract types.**
Ability to interact collaboratively with others including providing acquisition advice and direction to technical representatives.
Knowledge of the contracting principles laws regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post award procurement actions.
Ability to perform research and analyze information on a variety of information technology products and services.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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.
A Not to Exceed (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
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.
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