Supvy Contract Specialist

Join a dynamic public agency proudly serving the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The DC Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the acquisition of over $10 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 79 District agencies. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP’s Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

OCP’s most important resource is our people. We are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent and support them by creating an environment that allows them to do their best work.

The Office of Contracting & Procurement supports the District with acquisition support services and may support positions for various District's agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Supervisory Contract Specialist partners on the procurement and contracting operations and supervising the supporting staff of the servicing agency assigned. Assigns contract and procurement actions to subordinate employees and provides detailed specific instruction on work assignments. Evaluates employee's work performance and coaches and develops the team for maximum results. Participates on interview panels and makes recommendations for appointments, promotions, status changes, awards, disciplinary actions, separations, reassignments, etc. Solves problems related to the work suggestions, complaints, grievance, and other matters involved in the day-to-day operations of his/her assigned unit and the agency as a whole.

Executes a variety of contract actions using a full range of acquisition techniques. Develops recommendations for a variety of policies and programmatic issues for use by procurement and other units within OCP.

Directs the issuance of necessary contract modifications, negotiation of changes, and exercise or options. Resolves deadlocked negotiations. Develops innovative solutions for unique contracting challenges. Directs investigations of contractor claims including advising on critical contracts/agreements. Identifies and takes steps to eliminate bottlenecks impeding procurement actions from proceeding.

Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules. Develops procurement objectives in terms of competition and price range. Constructs the contractual vehicle including use of pricing arrangements. Subcontracting policy, and similar considerations.

Qualifications and Education
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years’ experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
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.

Preferred applicants will have minimally one (1) of supervisory/management experience. Also, we are seeking persons with transportation, construction/engineering, public safety sector and small purchase contract experiences.

Licenses and Certifications
Supervisory Contract Specialists in this grade will be required to achieve The Office of Contracting and Procurement's Tier I District Procurement Certification (OCP-DPC I), Tier II District Procurement Certification (OCP-DPC II), Tier III District Procurement Certification (OCP-DPC III) within one (1) year of hire. The Chief Procurement Officer has the authority to waive this requirement.

Preferred Certifications: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM); Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM); FAC-C or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) CON Level 3.

Working Conditions/Environment
The work is sedentary, but there is some walking required.

Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (negotiable)
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: MS-1102-14
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit: (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Current District Employees applying to this posting as a lateral, agency reassignment or transfer applicant will be subject to the rules pursuant to District Policy Manual, DPM Chapters 2 and Chapter 11 for such actions.

Proof of Education: Candidates are required to provide proof of education in order to advance through the selection process. To expedite the review of your application materials, upload a copy of your COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) that demonstrate possession of the required educational credential(s) listed above.

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS); Positions in this posting will be used for filling full-time position.

This announcement is for both current and future vacancies. The positions are in various offices, units and/or procurement services bureaus of the Office of Contracting and Procurement and work under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Contract Specialist.

MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Servicing Agency: Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) Headquarters, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Proof of Education: Candidates are required to provide proof of education in order to advance through the selection process. To expedite the review of your application materials, feel free to upload a copy of your COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) that demonstrate possession of the required educational credential(s) listed above.

Starting salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Position Security Designation: These positions have been deemed Security-Sensitive under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, applicants must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.