What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracting Specialist position at US Veterans Health Administration?
Duties
- Prepare and review contract documents, including solicitations, bids, proposals, and c modifications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations (e.g. FAR, D FARS).
- Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable terms and conditions for the VCS while maintaining fair and competitive practices.
- Ensure that all contracts comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including procurement policies, ethical standards, and conflict of interest guidelines.
- Review requests and analyze the appropriate method of procurement.
- Serve as a central point of contact on assigned procurements and respond to inquiries from bidders, Central Office management, and Canteen personnel.
- Prepare the final contract for the Contracting Officer's signature to include price analysis, final specifications, delivery schedules, contract start and expiration dates, credit applications, payment schedule, and provisions.
- Research products, services, equipment, and specifications identified by the requestor and ensure there is a full understanding of the request.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 for this agency.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct analysis, problem-solve, and make decisions.
- Exceptional organizational skills, capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines with changing or conflicting priority levels.
- Proficient in PC skills and ability to work with various computer applications and programs.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of negotiation skills and procedures.
- Basic understanding of contract administration principles and practices to monitor contractor performance and compliance with all terms and conditions of the contract.
- Familiarity with commercial and government procurement regulations and methods is preferred.
Education
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
OR
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.
This position will require you to be FAC-C certified or willing to acquire FAC-C certification within
24 months of hire. To move to the grade VC-13 you will be required to become a FAC-C.
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. 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; religions; 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.
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Most recent SF-50
- Performance Appraisal
- Separation Notice (RIF)
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)
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
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
Agency contact information
Samantha CrowePhone314-845-1497 X61497Emailsamantha.crowe@va.govAddressVCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
USNext steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Most recent SF-50
- Performance Appraisal
- Separation Notice (RIF)
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)
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.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Veterans
