Contract Specialist
Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates08/07/2020 to 08/17/2020 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 09 Salary $59,534 to $77,396 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time - Full Time Duties Summary These positions are located in the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Acquisition Management Division.
The incumbent serves as Contract Specialist responsible for solicitation, negotiation, administration and termination of contracts within an assigned set of Bureau/Offices.
Responsibilities (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position) Examines and evaluates the contractor's prospective cost estimates or price proposals to determine the necessity, fairness, and reasonableness of proposed contract costs.
Reviews past performance reports and conducts reference checks to determine the financial and technical capability of award candidates for the purpose of assessing risk to the government for the successful attainment of program goals and to determine if the award candidate has an acceptable level of integrity and is financially and technically responsible.
Advises and assists program officials in the drafting of proposal analysis reports documenting the technical evaluation process for selecting sources.
Monitors outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance.
Negotiates contract modifications and the terms and costs of contract changes.
Performs work related to the termination of contracts for either convenience of the Government or default of the contractor.
Negotiates the termination settlement with the contractor, including equitable adjustments, change proposals, costs, profit, and other related matters.
Procures products and services using negotiation techniques.
Negotiates with prospective contractors on pricing, performance, technical terms, and other provisions.
Prepares written requests for proposal; publicizes requirements; issues solicitation documents; analyzes offers received; prepares negotiation positions; evaluates technical and cost proposals; negotiates cost, fee or profit as well as technical issues; and enters into a formal contract with the offeror.
Performs work involving the analysis, operation, or administration of automated contracting systems.
Performs contracting work using formal advertising procedures.
Advertises, solicits, locates sources, and procures a variety of products and/or services.
Prepares an invitation for bid, publicizes the requirements for items and services to be procured, issues the solicitation document, reviews the bids for responsiveness to the solicitation, determines financial responsibility and performance capability of the bidders, and awards the contract.
Uses a variety of contract types, such as performance based, fixed price, purchase orders, cost reimbursement, cost-plus-fee (including fixed fee, incentive fee, and award fee), as well as grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions to procure items and/or services.
Reviews procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness, and resolves any problems prior to initiation of contractual action.
Travel Required Occasional travel - May be required for meetings, conferences, and or training Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship required.
Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
Requires registration for the Selective Service.
Visit www.
sss.
gov.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
1-year probationary period may be required.
Submit all required documentation.
See Other Information for further requirements.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENTS Grade 09:
A.
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; B.
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.
OR C.
EXCEPTION:
Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic requirement for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.
Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least a GS-7.
Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to contracting work and procurement work and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes but is not limited to procuring a wide variety of products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; follow-up with vendors on delivery, invoicing and payment; performing price/cost analysis to determine price reasonableness or similar work.
Experience with common contracting procedures and techniques to carry out recurring assignments involving the use of formal advertising and negotiated methods of contracting and contract administration or similar experience which is typically in or related to this position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE The experience requirements for the GS-9 level may be met by successful completion of two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in an accredited college or university, in one or a combination of the following fields:
accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR LL.
B.
or JD COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE An appropriate combination of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirements.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.
) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement.
Education See Other Information.
Additional information This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is included the bargaining unit.
This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For Direct Hire applicants:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.
Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire guidelines.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) :
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
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 agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or 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 ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website, which can be found at Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Not Required Drug test required Yes This job is open to The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority.
US Citizenship required.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent serves as Contract Specialist responsible for solicitation, negotiation, administration and termination of contracts within an assigned set of Bureau/Offices.
Responsibilities (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position) Examines and evaluates the contractor's prospective cost estimates or price proposals to determine the necessity, fairness, and reasonableness of proposed contract costs.
Reviews past performance reports and conducts reference checks to determine the financial and technical capability of award candidates for the purpose of assessing risk to the government for the successful attainment of program goals and to determine if the award candidate has an acceptable level of integrity and is financially and technically responsible.
Advises and assists program officials in the drafting of proposal analysis reports documenting the technical evaluation process for selecting sources.
Monitors outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance.
Negotiates contract modifications and the terms and costs of contract changes.
Performs work related to the termination of contracts for either convenience of the Government or default of the contractor.
Negotiates the termination settlement with the contractor, including equitable adjustments, change proposals, costs, profit, and other related matters.
Procures products and services using negotiation techniques.
Negotiates with prospective contractors on pricing, performance, technical terms, and other provisions.
Prepares written requests for proposal; publicizes requirements; issues solicitation documents; analyzes offers received; prepares negotiation positions; evaluates technical and cost proposals; negotiates cost, fee or profit as well as technical issues; and enters into a formal contract with the offeror.
Performs work involving the analysis, operation, or administration of automated contracting systems.
Performs contracting work using formal advertising procedures.
Advertises, solicits, locates sources, and procures a variety of products and/or services.
Prepares an invitation for bid, publicizes the requirements for items and services to be procured, issues the solicitation document, reviews the bids for responsiveness to the solicitation, determines financial responsibility and performance capability of the bidders, and awards the contract.
Uses a variety of contract types, such as performance based, fixed price, purchase orders, cost reimbursement, cost-plus-fee (including fixed fee, incentive fee, and award fee), as well as grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions to procure items and/or services.
Reviews procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness, and resolves any problems prior to initiation of contractual action.
Travel Required Occasional travel - May be required for meetings, conferences, and or training Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship required.
Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
Requires registration for the Selective Service.
Visit www.
sss.
gov.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
1-year probationary period may be required.
Submit all required documentation.
See Other Information for further requirements.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENTS Grade 09:
A.
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; B.
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.
OR C.
EXCEPTION:
Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic requirement for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.
Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least a GS-7.
Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to contracting work and procurement work and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes but is not limited to procuring a wide variety of products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; follow-up with vendors on delivery, invoicing and payment; performing price/cost analysis to determine price reasonableness or similar work.
Experience with common contracting procedures and techniques to carry out recurring assignments involving the use of formal advertising and negotiated methods of contracting and contract administration or similar experience which is typically in or related to this position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE The experience requirements for the GS-9 level may be met by successful completion of two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in an accredited college or university, in one or a combination of the following fields:
accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR LL.
B.
or JD COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE An appropriate combination of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirements.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.
) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement.
Education See Other Information.
Additional information This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is included the bargaining unit.
This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For Direct Hire applicants:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.
Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire guidelines.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) :
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
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 agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or 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 ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website, which can be found at Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Not Required Drug test required Yes This job is open to The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority.
US Citizenship required.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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