Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) Open Continuous 12months
Company: Internal Revenue Service
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties
WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:
The following are the duties of this position at the full working
level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are
selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to
learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow
in this position.
As a Contract Specialist, you will:
BASIC REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position, you must meet the
qualification requirements outlined below:
Basic Requirements Grades 5 through 12: You must have a 4-year
course of study leading to a Bachelor's in any field of study from
an accredited college or university.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GRADE 13 & ABOVE): To be eligible for this
position at this grade level, you must have completed all Mandatory
Training requirements as described in Department of Treasury,
Acquisition Career Management Program Handbook AND have 4 years of
experience in contracting or related positions and 1 year of that
experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent
to the next lower level as defined below. AND a 4-year course of
study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was
supplemented by 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
Exception: Employees occupying a GS-1102 position will be
considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on or
after January 1, 2000. However, basic requirements and specialized
experience requirements must be met in order to qualify for
promotion to a higher grade.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been
gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of
experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on
a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience,
please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate
number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of
this announcement OR time of referral:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for
this position you must also meet the qualification requirements
listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: for GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic
requirement (positive education/experience) outlined above, you
must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty
and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the
Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Award and administration of contracts using Government acquisition
principles, contract laws (e.g., Federal Acquisition
Regulations-FAR) while using various types of contracts and
applying negotiation and vendor award techniques to acquire
products and services that meet agency requirements. Performing
contract management and/or contract property administration,
executing contract modifications, and/or performing procurement
planning with small and socio-economic business considerations
while interacting with the program office to develop the
procurement approach. Communicating both verbally and in writing to
generate various documents for various audiences (e.g., explaining
to contractors, stakeholders and customers regarding procurement
matters, discussing program needs, solicitation documents, file
documentation). Using basic mathematical computations to perform
price analysis (e.g., comparing, reviewing, analyzing and
evaluating price or cost information in contractors'
proposals).
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's
degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0
scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in
the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0
scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses
in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the
upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major
subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized
by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR
At least one (1) full academic year of graduate education or law
school. Graduate education must have been in one or a combination
of the following fields of study: accounting, business, finance,
law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management,
marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and
management.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: In addition to meeting the basic
requirement (positive education/experience) outlined above, you
must meet one of the specific grade requirements below for GS-9. A
master's or equivalent graduate degree in one of the following
fields of study: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts,
purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing,
quantitative methods, or organization and management. 2 full
academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education
leading to a graduate degree in one or a combination of the
following fields of study: accounting, business, finance, law,
contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing,
quantitative methods, or organization and management. One year of
graduate education is creditable in accordance with its
relationship to a year of full-time study at the school
attended.
OR
At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 level that
demonstrated knowledge of contracting and procurement functions in
carrying out project assignments consisting of several related
tasks, such as procuring a range of equipment, supplies, and
services. The assignments must have shown completion of the
following, or the equivalent: Participating in the processing and
negotiating on a variety of procurements including open market
purchases, vendor purchases and delivery orders against agency
contracts to provide customers with general to complex requirements
for supplies, services, and equipment. Assisting customers in
developing requirements for specific procurements; Reviewing
Statements of Work to ensure that all technical areas have been
addressed and assisting in identifying appropriate contract types.
Conducting price reasonableness determination. Preparing and
issuing solicitation documents. Performing analysis of proposals or
quotes received. Drafting final contract file documentation.
Experience inputting information into an automated procurement
system to produce awards and contract documents. Participating in
negotiations with potential contractors. OR At least 1 year of
combined graduate education and experience as defined in the
above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: In addition to meeting the basic
requirement outlined above, you must meet one of the specific grade
requirements below for GS-11. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
in one of the following fields of study: accounting, business,
finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial
management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and
management. 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level
graduate education leading to a graduate degree 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.
One year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its
relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
OR At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-9 level that
demonstrated accomplishment of contracting and procurement function
assignments that required a range of knowledge of the various types
of contacts and methods of contracting. Accomplishments normally
involve the following, or the equivalent: Processing and
negotiating a variety of procurements including open market
purchases, vendor purchases and delivery orders against agency
contracts to provide customers with complex supplies, services, and
equipment; Participating in negotiations with potential
contractors; and Preparing award vehicle and file documentation. OR
at least one year of combined graduate education and experience as
defined in paragraphs above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: In addition to the basic requirement,
to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 which is the next
lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this
position in the Federal government. Specialized experience is
experience that is related to the work of this position and has
provided you with the competencies required for successful job
performance. Qualifying experience is experience that demonstrated
accomplishment of pre-award and post-award procurement actions that
required a range of knowledge of multiple aspects of the
procurement process. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by
assignments where the applicant actively participated in multiple
levels (i.e., sole source, 8a, limited competition, full and open
competition), multiple forms (i.e., simplified acquisitions, GSA
Schedule competitions, negotiated and/or sealed bids), multiple
needs (i.e., services, supplies, equipment), and multiple portions
of the process (i.e., pre-award, post- award, policy, price
analysis).
For more information on qualifications please refer to .
Education
Additional Qualifications for GS13 & GS 14
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: In addition to the basic requirement,
to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 which is the next
lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this
position in the Federal government. Specialized experience is
experience that is related to the work of this position and has
provided you with the competencies required for successful job
performance. Qualifying experience is experience that demonstrated
accomplishment of planning, directing, and administering complex
acquisition project assignments that required a wide range of
knowledge of procurement and contracting principles and technical
program requirements and techniques. This knowledge is generally
demonstrated by assignments where the applicant actively
participated in multiple levels (i.e., sole source, 8a, limited
competition, full and open competition), multiple forms (i.e.,
simplified acquisitions, GSA Schedule competitions, negotiated
and/or sealed bids), multiple needs (i.e., services, supplies,
equipment), and multiple portions of the process (i.e., pre-award,
post-award, policy, price analysis).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: In addition to the basic requirement,
to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 which is the next
lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this
position in the Federal government. Specialized experience is
experience that is related to the work of this position and has
provided you with the competencies required for successful job
performance. Qualifying experience is experience that demonstrated
accomplishment of the full range of planning, directing, and
administering complex acquisition project assignments that required
a wide range of knowledge of procurement and contracting principles
and technical program requirements and techniques. This knowledge
is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant
actively participated in multiple levels (i.e., sole source, 8a,
limited competition, full and open competition), multiple forms
(i.e., simplified acquisitions, GSA Schedule competitions,
negotiated and/or sealed bids), multiple needs (i.e., services,
supplies, equipment), and multiple portions of the process (i.e.,
pre-award, post- award, policy, price analysis).
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 equivalent. An
official transcript will be required if you are selected.
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 .
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show
proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least
equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Click for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional information
This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to
apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 12/13/2024. This
announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent
upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be
filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come
available.
Benefits
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. .
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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your
application. All application materials, including transcripts, must
be in English.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as
specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this
position (or may not receive the special consideration for which
you may be eligible).
How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may
or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will
remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.
Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those
applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a
much better chance of being referred for consideration in the
selection process.
The following instructions outline our application process. You
must complete this application process and submit any required
documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 12/13/2024 in this
announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours
(normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying
online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on
12/13/2024.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the
following link:
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at
any time during the announcement open period, return to your
USAJOBS account (). There you will find a record of your
application, the application status, and an option to Update
Application. This option will no longer be available once the
announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the
announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: . All of
your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application
record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application
Information page that provides information regarding the
documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent
related to this application. The Application Status will appear
along with the date your application was last updated. For
information on what each Application Status means, visit: .
Agency contact information
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Next steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion;
please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at
. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you
require this for any part of the application and hiring
process.
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received
you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for
checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy
notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of
your application for this position at any time by logging onto the
USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For
a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on
"more information." Please notify us if your contact information
changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email
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communication that could affect your consideration for this
position.
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Please read the following guidance.
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