Contract Specialist
Summary Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
As a Contract Specialist, you will serve as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting a branch within the BEP's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
Duties As a Contract Specialist, you will:
Represent the organization in negotiations with leaders, both within and outside the Department of Treasury and Government in general and interact with representatives at the highest levels.
Perform the full range of pre-award and post-award acquisition activities and work jointly with a multitude of personnel (e.
g.
Program, Office of Financial Management, Office of General Counsel, etc.
) as well as provide expert leadership to the Acquisition Team.
Issue large-scale, complex solicitations, provide expert leadership to evaluation teams, lead the contract negotiation team, and ensure the sward of contracts of the highest quality and legal sufficiency.
Coordinate and control contract administration activities, interpret contract provisions, ensure consistency in contract administration, advise the organization on resolution of conflicts, on needs for contract modifications, and implement lessons learned to improve contract administration.
Develop contract modifications, negotiate changes, exercise contract options, investigate and resolve contact delays, perform contractor performance assessments, resolve claims and terminate contracts for the convenience of the government or for default by the contractor.
Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your r?sum?.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.
Must be U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation will be required for all new hires.
Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process.
The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough.
Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history.
Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).
Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Selective Factor:
Employment is contingent upon one's ability to maintain an active FAC-C Level II, FAC-C (Professional), or DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certification.
(Proof of certification will be required if selected.
) AND For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes
Experience:
Planning, organizing, and carrying out all phases of an acquisition related to the procurement of supplies and services in support of an operational mission; AND Executing contractual agreements; AND Purchasing or administering services in accordance with procurement laws, regulations, and processes.
AND Planning and conducting negotiations.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.
g.
, resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation.
Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.
Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Click here for Computer System Requirements Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
AccountabilityAttention to DetailCommunicationCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningProject ManagementReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
This announcement is issued under Direct-Hire authority.
Consistent with 5 U.
S.
C 3304 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire:
All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.
Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.
Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the you must score an 80 or better to receive special selection priority.
Required Documents All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants must submit a resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view.
All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses:
All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
Veterans' Preference does NOT apply to the Direct Hire Authority however, you are still encouraged to submit your documentation.
Please see.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP/ICTAP) If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
Refer to the.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
PDN-99b42357-1c63-47f7-b0c8-09a98ba019d2 Recommended Skills Human Resources Management Accounting Auditing Finance Business Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
As a Contract Specialist, you will serve as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting a branch within the BEP's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
Duties As a Contract Specialist, you will:
Represent the organization in negotiations with leaders, both within and outside the Department of Treasury and Government in general and interact with representatives at the highest levels.
Perform the full range of pre-award and post-award acquisition activities and work jointly with a multitude of personnel (e.
g.
Program, Office of Financial Management, Office of General Counsel, etc.
) as well as provide expert leadership to the Acquisition Team.
Issue large-scale, complex solicitations, provide expert leadership to evaluation teams, lead the contract negotiation team, and ensure the sward of contracts of the highest quality and legal sufficiency.
Coordinate and control contract administration activities, interpret contract provisions, ensure consistency in contract administration, advise the organization on resolution of conflicts, on needs for contract modifications, and implement lessons learned to improve contract administration.
Develop contract modifications, negotiate changes, exercise contract options, investigate and resolve contact delays, perform contractor performance assessments, resolve claims and terminate contracts for the convenience of the government or for default by the contractor.
Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your r?sum?.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.
Must be U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation will be required for all new hires.
Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process.
The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough.
Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history.
Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).
Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Selective Factor:
Employment is contingent upon one's ability to maintain an active FAC-C Level II, FAC-C (Professional), or DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certification.
(Proof of certification will be required if selected.
) AND For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes
Experience:
Planning, organizing, and carrying out all phases of an acquisition related to the procurement of supplies and services in support of an operational mission; AND Executing contractual agreements; AND Purchasing or administering services in accordance with procurement laws, regulations, and processes.
AND Planning and conducting negotiations.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.
g.
, resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation.
Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.
Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Click here for Computer System Requirements Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
AccountabilityAttention to DetailCommunicationCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningProject ManagementReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
This announcement is issued under Direct-Hire authority.
Consistent with 5 U.
S.
C 3304 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire:
All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.
Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.
Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the you must score an 80 or better to receive special selection priority.
Required Documents All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants must submit a resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view.
All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses:
All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
Veterans' Preference does NOT apply to the Direct Hire Authority however, you are still encouraged to submit your documentation.
Please see.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP/ICTAP) If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
Refer to the.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
PDN-99b42357-1c63-47f7-b0c8-09a98ba019d2 Recommended Skills Human Resources Management Accounting Auditing Finance Business Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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