The GSA OIG operates as an autonomous entity within GSA under a presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed Inspector General who supervises a diverse team of over 300 professionals in headquarters administrative, legal, and operational components and in regional operational offices throughout the country. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Contract Specialist to be a proactive member of our team.
Summary
The GSA OIG operates as an autonomous entity within GSA under a presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed Inspector General who supervises a diverse team of over 300 professionals in headquarters administrative, legal, and operational components and in regional operational offices throughout the country. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Contract Specialist to be a proactive member of our team.
Serving as a warranted contracting officer responsible for the full range of pre-award, award, and post-award functions including acquisition planning, requirements development, solicitation preparation, price/cost analysis, negotiation, evaluation, administration, termination, and contract closeout.
Serving as a primary in the development and administration of procurement processes, including contract planning, development of requests, recommendations in proposals and the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, information technology (IT) equipment and systems, and supporting relevant OIG initiatives and interest.
Interpreting policies and procedures of procurement and contract information; accepting contract proposals and selecting awardees and researching the validity of data provided and providing alternative solutions, if required.
Working with other specialists internal and external, including the OIG Counsel to resolve issues and formulate appropriate responses to procurement issues.
Providing business advice and solutions to OIG program offices and the Deputy Assistant General for Administration regarding all aspects of acquisition planning and management for the procurement of supplies and services based on expert knowledge of Federal contracting theories, statues, principles, practices, and procedures.
Responsible for procurement oversight and contracting of a wide variety of supplies, vendors, equipment, and services; participating in the negotiation of equipment and services, including the procurement of specialty items, furniture, manpower, and maintenance services.
Responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting policies and practices, providing policy interpretation, and the initiation, development and recommendation of new contracting policies, procedures and guidance.
Providing excellent customer service to clients, responsive to clients' inquiries and issues, demonstrating flexibility and agility in procurement strategies and good judgement.
Applicants must apply online via GSAjobs (see "How to Apply" section).
Applicants must undergo a background investigation.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service.
Complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
Complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, and obtain approval that no conflict or an appearance of conflict exists between your financial interest and this position.
Be able to travel occasionally on official business.
Undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication. This position has been designated as a Public Trust Position.
Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate, in their resume and responses to the vacancy questions that they meet the qualification requirements described below. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants must satisfy the basic education requirement, then have the following mandatory training and specialized experience:
Mandatory Training: FAC-C (Legacy) Training: The following training courses are FAC-C (Legacy) Training Requirements and are acceptable by GSA: CON 110; CON 111; CON 112; CON 120; CON 214; CON 215; CON 216; CON 217; CON 218; and three elective courses that are acquisition/procurement related.
Acceptance of course equivalences extend only to those courses recognized by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI). Information on FAI equivalent courses and training providers offering equivalent courses can be found on the FAI website at http://www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/contracting-fac-c.
Please note: If you have a current FAC-C Level II or III or a DAWIA level II or III certification, your training is fully qualifying for GSA's Mandatory Training requirement.
Waiver: GSA’s Senior Procurement Executive may grant a temporary waiver of the mandatory training and/or education requirements. Approval of such a waiver requires completion of the training and/or education requirements within the approved timeframe.
Basic Requirements:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
or
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.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, to qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as experience performing contracting assignments procuring supplies and/or services using a wide range of contracting methods, contract vehicles and types. Procurement of these supplies and/or services at this level include:
Planning and carrying out pre- and post-award acquisition actions;
Preparing solicitation documentation incorporating necessary specialized provisions, and drafting the final contract;
Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors as well as evaluating bidders capacity to perform/comply with contract clauses and specifications;
Planning and conducting negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract;
Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses;
Analyzing contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action.
Specialized experience requirement for GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is performing the full range of pre-award and post award activities utilizing various types of contracts such as fixed price, requirements type, performance based and multiple award schedules for the acquisition of services and/or commodities.
Education
Basic Requirements for GS-1102-13:
To qualify, you must meet the following Basic Requirements for the GS-1102-13.
A 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree that included or was supplemented by 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 (All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.); and
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the agency for progression to GS-13 (or equivalent) or higher level contracting positions; and
At least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions, at least one year of which must have been specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service.
Exception: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver.
Additional information
Telework is available according to agency policy and guidelines.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you are found qualified for the position, your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions will be used to assign a numerical score. You must score at least 70 to be eligible. If your responses to the vacancy questions are not supported by your resume then your score may be adjusted lower by the Human Resources Specialist. You will be evaluated on the vacancy related questions that were designed to assess your overall possession of the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified (minimum score of 85) to receive priority. Click here for ICTAP/CTAP definition.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 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.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligible Applicants: Submit a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) Generally, SF-50s for awards do not contain this information. This document will be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
If you are a current federal employee, submitting an SF-50 from another agency to show competitive status, you must submit both prior and current SF-50 documents.
If you are qualifying for a higher grade than your current position, you must submit an SF-50 showing your eligibility for the higher grade advertised, as well as your current SF-50.
Current OIG employees are not required to submit a SF-50.
ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: Surplus or displaced Federal employees claiming CTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, their most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or similar agency form) indicating current position, grade level and duty station.
Veterans: You must submit a copy of the applicable Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of applicable active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing the type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. If you are claiming 10 point preference or Derived Preference (a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement. A list of documents which serve as acceptable proof of entitlement is indicated on the SF-15 form.
Active Duty Military Personnel - Submit certification on a letterhead from the appropriate military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) and military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers:Submit your Description of Service (DOS). Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) should also state their RPCV eligibility on their resume.
People With Disabilities: Submit proof of eligibility and certification of job readiness. Select the link People With Disabilities for information on eligibility and documentation required.
College Transcripts and Certifications: You must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official/sealed 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. See Application of Qualification Standards at OPM's General Schedule Qualification Policies website for information on crediting education. If you have identified any certifications, you must submit a photocopy with your application. If selected, an official/sealed certificate will be required prior to appointment.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all documents are legible.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For more information on applying for a GSA vacancy, please visit Applying for a GSA Job.
GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General (JPH)
1800 F Street NW Room 5046
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
If your application is complete, we will review it to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will further evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies required of the position. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligible Applicants: Submit a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) Generally, SF-50s for awards do not contain this information. This document will be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
If you are a current federal employee, submitting an SF-50 from another agency to show competitive status, you must submit both prior and current SF-50 documents.
If you are qualifying for a higher grade than your current position, you must submit an SF-50 showing your eligibility for the higher grade advertised, as well as your current SF-50.
Current OIG employees are not required to submit a SF-50.
ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: Surplus or displaced Federal employees claiming CTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, their most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or similar agency form) indicating current position, grade level and duty station.
Veterans: You must submit a copy of the applicable Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of applicable active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing the type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. If you are claiming 10 point preference or Derived Preference (a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement. A list of documents which serve as acceptable proof of entitlement is indicated on the SF-15 form.
Active Duty Military Personnel - Submit certification on a letterhead from the appropriate military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) and military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers:Submit your Description of Service (DOS). Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) should also state their RPCV eligibility on their resume.
People With Disabilities: Submit proof of eligibility and certification of job readiness. Select the link People With Disabilities for information on eligibility and documentation required.
College Transcripts and Certifications: You must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official/sealed 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. See Application of Qualification Standards at OPM's General Schedule Qualification Policies website for information on crediting education. If you have identified any certifications, you must submit a photocopy with your application. If selected, an official/sealed certificate will be required prior to appointment.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all documents are legible.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For more information on applying for a GSA vacancy, please visit Applying for a GSA Job.
GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General (JPH)
1800 F Street NW Room 5046
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
If your application is complete, we will review it to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will further evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies required of the position. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
