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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Acquisition and Material Management Division (AMMD), Architect/Engineer (A/E) and Construction Contracts Branch is seeking a dynamic Contract Specialist who will perform a variety of duties in connection with the functions and responsibilities entering into contractual agreements.
Learn more about this agency01/18/2019 to 02/06/2019
$81,548 - $126,062 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
No
Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer Civil Service Competitive Status
Excepted
13
No
Yes
AMMD-2019-065
522065600
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. citizens.
The individual selected for this position will:
Perform the full range of contract administration actions required for acquisition, such as the issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of delays and/or performance issues, issuance of contractor performances assessments, disposition of claims, completion of closeout procedures and similar matters as directed.
Independently review contractor performance through site visits, email correspondence and telephone conversations, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with the technical, financial and delivery aspects of the contract. Assist the Contracting Officer in the issuance of “cure” or “show cause” notices when the contractor is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
Serve as a contracting officer with a $10 million signatory authority to enter into contracts for acquisitions of requirements or programs.
Prepare both formally advertised and negotiated solicitations and contracts for significant, highly specialized procurement. Assist the Contracting Officer in the determination and performance of all tasks necessary to complete each project.
Establish close liaison with personnel in the various jurisdictions within the AOC campus.
Review procurement requests, with assistance from the Contracting Officer, to determine the best method of procurement, whether advertised or negotiated and contract type, taking into consideration urgency of need, nature of services required, AOC policies and procedures, applicable acquisition laws, regulations and policies.
Review statements of work and specifications for clarity and completeness of language and detail to assure a comparable basis for competition and to detect obvious errors in technical detail. Provide advice and information relating to specific problems based on knowledge of competition, the solicitation process, applicable laws, regulations and procedures and AMMD precedents.
Draft solicitations and contracts, both formally advertised and negotiated, nontechnical specifications, delivery or performance requirements, inspection instructions and all other special and standard clauses for review by the Contracting Officer. Prepare all documents required for contract awards. Coordinate and schedule the issuance of solicitation packages to prospective offerors, to include the statement of work, drawings, specifications, related material and any subsequent amendments.
Perform analysis, with the assistance from the Contracting Officer, to determine completeness and responsiveness of bids in the case of Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and compliance of offeror’s proposals with solicitation requirements in the case of Request for Proposals (RFPs). Conducts peer reviews on solicitation, contract awards and modifications between $100,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 to ensure policy compliance with agency procedures.
Position requires communication to achieve effective relationships between AMMD senior staff, AOC senior staff, program office staff, Members of Congress and their staffs and contractors to achieve mission critical requirements.
Must be adept at oral and written communications to interface with senior leadership, project executives, technical experts and contractors involved in the procurement process and to write coherent and compelling documents and memorandums as required.
For consideration for the GS-13:
FAC-C, Level II and/or DAWIA Level II certification is required for appointment. FAC-C Level III must be obtained withing eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
For consideration for the GS-12:
FAC-C, Level I and /or DAWIA Level I certification is required for appointment. FAC-C Level II must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Performing pre-award and post-award functions for large funding levels;
Reviewing requests for procurement of complex equipment and services;
Preparing solicitation documents, analyzing proposals, negotiating with potential contractors
Performing cost and/or price analysis;
Administering contracts, preparing positions on protests, and closing out contracts; and
Experience with A/E and Construction Contracts
Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Performing pre-award and post-award functions for moderate funding levels;
Reviewing requests for procurement of equipment and services;
Preparing solicitation documents, analyzing proposals, negotiating with potential contractors
Performing cost and/or price analysis;
Administering contracts, preparing positions on protests, and closing out contracts; and
Experience with A/E and Construction Contracts
Basic Requirements:
1. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
OR
2. 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.
OR
3. EXCEPTION: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
CONTRACTING/PROCUREMENT
COST ESTIMATION AND ANALYSIS
ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
PLANNING AND EVALUATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/522065600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Pride and Safety.