Contract Specialist

Duties

These positions have job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within a specified geographic Region as listed below. If you are selected for a position you will be expected to report to the specific Region listed on this announcement (and from which you will select in your application) within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

Each position filled through this announcement will reside within one of the 11 regions designated here. When completing your application, you must select at least one region for which you wish to be considered for AND willing to report to as your official duty station as noted above.

You will be responsible for performing the following Major Duties:

• Assists in tracking/monitoring contract actions to ensure compliance with policy, administrative procedures, regulations, and statutes.
• Serves as a Contract Specialist for pre-award and/or post-award functions involving procurements of Government-wide importance.
• Provides support in negotiations, which includes planning and documenting a negotiation strategy, coordinating the negotiation team, and participating in negotiations to develop the contract prices and terms.
• Provides guidance and direction on contract policies, program objectives, priorities, and procedures.
• Assists in developing acquisition documents including use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting, set-asides, negotiation objectives, content and outcome of discussions, award recommendations and similar considerations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

  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

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

  Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

  If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

  Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
  
  College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

  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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  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.

• How to Apply

  Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

  If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

  To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

  Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

  Agency contact information

  Jair Plaisance

  Phone

  720 273 1947

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  jair.plaisance@gsa.gov

  Address

  GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
  General Services Administration (GSA)
  Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
  1800 F Street NW
  Washington, District of Columbia 20405
  United States

  Next steps

  After the closing date/deadline:

  • ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.

  • REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.

  • SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.

  • FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes

  • FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

  Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This public notice is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) positions for which there is a critical hiring need. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice or any other source. -Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA. -For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/