["Contract Specialist","Contract Specialist"]

Summary As a Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-12/13, you will be part of the Acquisition Services Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will participate in the planning, development, and execution of highly complex procurement actions supporting agency-wide programs and mission requirements. Responsibilities Engages in acquisition planning activities, collaborating with program officials to identify requirements, develop procurement objectives, conduct market research, and establish project schedules for high-profile, complex acquisitions. Drafts solicitation packages such as Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), contracts, orders, modifications, and documents required under simplified acquisition procedures. Reviews technical and price proposals, analyzes cost and pricing data, determines competition methods, prepares pre-negotiation objectives, and supports lead negotiators in developing contract terms and documenting negotiation results. Participates in awarding contracts and administers them through their lifecycle, including modifications, incremental funding, change orders, stop-work orders, performance monitoring, property reporting, and final closeout activities. Ensures contractor compliance with contract provisions and applicable laws, develops findings for disputes, reviews subcontractor propriety, and assists with termination actions, cost settlement, and property disposition. You will serve as a Point of Contact with agency offices, contractors, other federal agencies, and external organizations, participating in presentations, debriefings, and meetings to resolve procurement-related issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below. Basic Requirements: You must have a FAC-C (Professional) certification and a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR You must have a FAC-C (Professional) certification and 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. 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. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AS LISTED BELOW: For the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes participating in the planning, development, and execution of highly complex procurement actions supporting Agency-wide programs and mission requirements. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 12 level. For the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes providing full pre-award and post-award acquisition support for the agency's most complex and mission-critical procurements. It also includes exercising signatory authority and managing a wide range of intricate contracts, interagency agreements, and acquisitions to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and support agency programs. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 13 level. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. 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. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position: National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216 Representing BUS code 1125 You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the EEOC. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.