This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504244300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As a Senior Contract Specialist, you will serve in a team of contract specialists for contracts within the Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC), Office of Contracting Operations. Your responsibilities will include pre-award functions and post-award contract administration of GSA Schedule contracts, competitive contracts and full cycle operational contracting activities. Acts as an agent of the United States and will be required to obtain and maintain a Senior Level Warrant earned under the Warrant Program.
Location of position: 1800 F St NW, Washington, DC
The PSHC is responsible for providing the expertise, tools, and contract solutions to maximize the value government receives for its
professional and human capital services acquisition requirements.
GSA has been repeatedly named as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in the Federal Government'. LEARN MORE about why you should choose GSA.
You will have access to many benefits including:
07/11/2018 to 07/20/2018
$96,970 - $126,062 per year
GS 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel may be required up to 5 percent.
No
Permanent
Full-time
13
No
No
1810170SGMP
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Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $96,970 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step
1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must meet the training, experience, and educational requirements listed below. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
1102 Qualifications GS-13 & above:
You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below:
Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is
progressively responsible experience in performing the full range of pre-award and/or post award activities utilizing various types of
contracts such as fixed price, various cost types, requirements, performance based and multiple award schedules) and evidence of
professional potential, business acumen, and drive for results, relationship building, and self-motivation in order to procure a
variety of complex or specialized products and/or services; OR experience requiring sufficient knowledge of contracting regulations,
policies, and procedures and an organization's program and technical requirements in order to conduct reviews of contracts or
contracting actions, recommend or plan improvements to an organization's procurement program.
Please see "Qualifications".
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentive may be approved:
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
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.
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). 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.
Contracting Documentation: Submit A or B:
A. Mandatory contracting training - submit a or b:
(a) all required course certificates
(b) list of completed courses including: official course title, course number, training provider, training hours completed, and the date completes
B. Proof of contracting certification - submit both a and b; or c:
(a) FAC-C (Legacy or Refresh) or DAWIA Level II or higher certification (copy of certificate)
(b) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) history identifying the completion of 80 CLPs every two years. The 80 CLPs every two years must be from the issuance date of certification to current period.
(c) If you are a FAITAS member, you may submit your Continuous Learning Achievement Certificate from FAITAS. On your "My Continuous Learning" page, click on the "approved" link under Achievement Status to print a copy of your most recent certificate.
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.
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.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504244300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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