IT Procurement & Contracting Specialist #747

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking an IT Procurement & Contracting Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience

• Three to five years of IT public purchasing experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Must possess and maintain FAC-C Professional certification within 24 months of date of hire. An active Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification is equivalent to a FAC-C Professional certification, subject to meeting FAC-C Professional experience and continuous learning requirements.
• Must possess and maintain FAC-C Digital Services (FAC-DS) specialization within 24 months of date of hire.
• Knowledge of technology including software licensing models, current and emerging compliance requirements impacting IT hardware, software, and services acquisitions, and contract terms.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
• Knowledge of modern practices used in procuring information technology equipment and software.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization, as well as with outside vendors.
• Ability to communicate, multi-task and collaborate effectively. Attention to detail is required.
• Knowledge of effective government purchasing principles and practices.
• Ability to negotiate contract terms successfully addressing business needs, licensing, compliance with Senate terms, security, privacy, and other requirements.
• Ability to work closely with customers, and work as a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using agile contract methods
• Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on contractual and legal matters
• Experience providing contract-related support and guidance to management and technology project teams
• Applicants who do not have FAC-C Professional certification may still apply and be selected but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment
• Applicants who do not have FAC-DS specialization may still apply and be selected but must achieve specialization certification within 24 months of appointment

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment requiring sustained use of computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities:

Solicits, awards, and manages software licensing agreements, hardware procurements, cloud service agreements, professional services, and maintenance and support IT contracts. Collaborates with staff to develop technology procurement standards, templates, and guidelines. Provides guidance to SAA staff in the preparation, process, rules and regulations, contract selection, and award of procurements; expedites purchases as needed. Addresses or escalates, when necessary, problems related to the procurement process and conducts debriefs following the selection process. Prepares and issues Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notices (SSN). Analyzes and evaluates price proposals and assists in the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates, development of competitive range decisions, source selection decision memoranda, limited competition justifications and other supporting documentation. Other duties as assigned.