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Contract Specialist

Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Office of Administration (OA)
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Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD). DOJ's mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe and protect civil rights. OJP's mission is to provide leadership, resources and solutions for creating safe, just and engaged communities.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/26/2024 to 12/09/2024
Salary
$99,200 to - $128,956 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. This position is not a remote position. The duty station is Washington, DC. The selectee will be required to report to the duty station at least 4 days per bi-weekly pay period.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes - Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
JP-25-037
Control number
821229200

Duties

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  • Serves as a Contracting Officer in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD).
  • Analyzes requirements and recommends revisions to statements of work and the specifications they contain.
  • Provides assistance to requestors by aiding in the definition, preparation and submission of required documents and forms for the Government's need.
  • Surveys the market to determine the availability of items and services with specialized requirements.
  • Assists the customer with development of acquisition documents (Acquisition Plan, D&F, Sole Source Documentation, etc)
  • Identifies appropriate contract types such as labor hour, time and material, or firm fixed price.
  • Determines procurement strategy, including any, small business set-aside decisions and terms.
  • Leads technical evaluations as Source Selection Decision Authority and awards contract vehicles within warrant authority
  • Negotiates price, contract specifications, delivery dates, incentives, and other terms and conditions.
  • Prepares and coordinates case files on appeals, protests, or mistakes in the bidding procedures of assigned contracts.
  • Procures acquisition supplies/services utilizing NASA SEWP, GSA Schedule, NITAAC, etc

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
  • Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
  • Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
  • Pre-employment drug testing required.
  • 1-year probationary period may be required.
  • Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Basic Entry Requirements:

A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

OR

B. 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.

Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Supports pre-award and post-award activities across a wide range of procurement tasks to determine procurement strategies and to develop and oversee the procurement and contract administration program.
  • Contributes to the creation of innovative contractual language, terms, and conditions.
  • Aids in the development of pre-negotiations for the acquisition of a system.
  • Assists with post-award negotiations involving contract changes or modifications.
  • Negotiates with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions.
  • Interprets and/or applies Federal laws (or similar), acquisition regulations, policies, contract law and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration which includes change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and close out of contracts.
  • Establishes and/or monitors acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information.

Additional information

  • This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
  • OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
  • Relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  • Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
  • As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
  • This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire applicants: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or if your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website, which can be found at https://www.opm.gov

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