Consistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit within DOI working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
Summary
Consistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit within DOI working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
All current career/career-conditional or former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Interchange Agreement; Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA); Persons eligible under other Special Hiring Authorities; Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista; Military Spouses.
This position is with the Office of Inspector General, Office of Management - Facilities and Operations Services Division in Herndon, Virginia. This office is responsible for providing and facilitating contract and procurement support and related activities to the OIG. As a Contract Specialist you will serve as a senior contracting advisor, independently leading acquisition planning, execution, and oversight for OIG procurement actions. You will support the design, development, and documentation of OIG-wide procurement strategy and serve as the primary OIG representative to the OIG's acquisitions shared services provider.
Major duties include:
Provide procurement and contracting advice and technical support to a variety of functional analysts and specialists in various OIG offices, such as audit offices, investigative offices, and the Financial Management Division, in order to prepare the OIG position and conduct negotiations with contractors.
Oversee a comprehensive procurement support program through the direction of new/changing policies. Recommend new or modified OIG contract and procurement program policies, ensuring that they are current and responsive to fluctuating regulatory requirements.
Work with the OIG Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), ensures their training is up-to-date and provides guidance for the COR staff. Maintains a list of CORs and their associated contracts.
Maintain current knowledge of all changes to the Government Integrated Charge Card program. Maintains awareness of the training available in the use of the Government Integrated Charge Card.
Manage and enter into inter- and intra-agency agreements for assisted acquisitions up to the maximum limit of the Certificate of Authority (COA).
This position requires someone with a FAC-C Certification and a warrant with signature authority (or the qualifications to obtain a warrant with signature authority). OIG will determine the level of warrant that is needed to meet the agency's mission for the acquisition of a wide variety of contracts involving the full range of the contract life-cycle, from cradle to grave (pre-awards, post-awards and close-out).
Successful completion of a background investigation.
May be required to complete a one year probationary period.
Initial appointments to the competitive service will be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period and that in the absence of agency action to retain, such appointments will terminate the day before the anniversary date of the individual's appointment (or sooner), if the certifying official determines that finalizing the appointment would not advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the OIG, and/or otherwise does not promote the efficiency of the service.
Time-in-grade requirement - Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
FAC-C Certification and a warrant with signature authority (or the qualifications to obtain a warrant with signature authority).
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirement(s) have been met.
Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Individual Occupational Requirement:
A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
AND
B. 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.
C. Exceptions: 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 under Paragraph D.
D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement of the 1102 series, you must also meet the experience listed below:
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following:
Independently performing procurement operations, including developing acquisition and implementation plans, written justifications, and solicitations for complex or high-value acquisitions;
Managing all phases of the contract life cycle for complex acquisitions with minimal supervision to include conducting cost and price analysis, developing solicitations, leading negotiations, overseeing pre-award and post-award activities, monitoring contractor performance, and executing contract close-out;
Providing authoritative contract and procurement advisory services to program officials and stakeholders to include interpreting and applying acquisition regulations to complex procurement scenarios; AND
Analyzing and applying contract and procurement program policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FAR) including resolving complex acquisition issues and recommending appropriate courses of action.
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; religious; 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.
Education
There is no educational substitute for the GS-13 level.
For Verification of your degree:
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Applicants must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If your resume exceeds two pages, your application will not be considered.See Required Documents section for more information.
Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications as listed in this announcement.
After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume per Category Rating procedures to ensure that qualification and eligibility requirements are met. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirements, Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a review of eligible and qualified applicants. The SME will only consider your short answer responses and resume. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified based on the degree that your application demonstrates possession of:
Contracting/Procurement
Acquisition Strategy
Regulatory Interpretation and Advisory Services
With emphasis on:
Experience providing contracting and procurement support.
Experience developing and executing acquisition plans for a contract/procurement program.
Experience providing acquisition advice, interpreting procurement regulations (e.g. FAR), and resolving complex contracting issues with stakeholders or vendors.
Note: If a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. You are required to select eligibility and submit supporting documents. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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.
All documentation applicable to you must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (required) -No more than two single-sided pages with minimum 10-point font and 0.5-inch margins. Resumes exceeding two pages, or using supplemental pages disguised as extensions, will not be reviewed. For more information, click here.
Your resume must clearly show how your experience meets the specialized experience for each grade level and must align with your assessment questionnaire responses. Both paid and unpaid experience may be credited, but duties cannot be assumed based on job titles or education alone. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder is recommended. If using your own format, each position must include: job title, employer name, start/end dates in MM/DD/YYYY format, hours worked per week, detailed duties and the series and grade or equivalent for Federal positions. Web links will not be accessed. Do not include photos, videos, or sensitive information.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (required for current or former Federal employees) - Submit your most recent SF-50 showing career or career-conditional status (box 24 = 1 or 2; box 34 = 1), title, series, and grade. Do not submit award SF-50s. Include the SF-50 showing your highest permanent grade or your current position's full performance level, whichever is higher. Failure to provide the required SF-50(s) will result in an ineligible rating.
Bureau of Land Management -You must submit an SF-50 and performance appraisal showing eligibility. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please click here.
Performance Appraisal and Awards - Optional. May be considered during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager but not for determining experience requirements.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility - Provide documentation such as RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, SF-50 showing RIF separation, or an agency letter verifying priority consideration.
Veteran's Documentationfor Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) -DD-214, SF-15, and a VA letter, or a certification showing discharge or release from active duty within 120 days. Your DD-214 must be legible and show both service dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Active-duty members may submit a certification from the armed forces confirming an expected honorable discharge within 120 days; it must be on official letterhead from branch of service and include (1) service dates, expected discharge/release date, and (2) character of service. If selected, you must also provide terminal leave documentation if applicable.
Former Peace Corp and VISTA volunteers - Indicate eligibility on your application and submit proof. For more information, click here. Eligible individuals will be considered non-competitively for this vacancy.
Interchange Agreements - In order to be eligible based on an OPM-approved interchange agreement, you must submit the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) or equivalent personnel action that shows that you are eligible under the interchange agreement; AND any other required documents as outlined in interchange agreement for your agency. For a list of current interchange agreements, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
Military Spouses - If applying using the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointment Authority (5 U.S.C. 3330d) and you are a spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, and/or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces you must submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility. To learn more, click here.
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.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a complete application package including a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the DOI OIG's Automated Application System. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to complete the following application process:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account and all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For assistance with creating an USAJOBS account and for information on viewing your Application status, please visit: (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started) AND (https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to).
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. You may update your application documents, eligibilities and minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact at to obtain an alternative application. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS SERVICES DIVISION
381 Elden St.
Suite 3000
Herndon, VA 20170
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All documentation applicable to you must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (required) -No more than two single-sided pages with minimum 10-point font and 0.5-inch margins. Resumes exceeding two pages, or using supplemental pages disguised as extensions, will not be reviewed. For more information, click here.
Your resume must clearly show how your experience meets the specialized experience for each grade level and must align with your assessment questionnaire responses. Both paid and unpaid experience may be credited, but duties cannot be assumed based on job titles or education alone. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder is recommended. If using your own format, each position must include: job title, employer name, start/end dates in MM/DD/YYYY format, hours worked per week, detailed duties and the series and grade or equivalent for Federal positions. Web links will not be accessed. Do not include photos, videos, or sensitive information.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (required for current or former Federal employees) - Submit your most recent SF-50 showing career or career-conditional status (box 24 = 1 or 2; box 34 = 1), title, series, and grade. Do not submit award SF-50s. Include the SF-50 showing your highest permanent grade or your current position's full performance level, whichever is higher. Failure to provide the required SF-50(s) will result in an ineligible rating.
Bureau of Land Management -You must submit an SF-50 and performance appraisal showing eligibility. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please click here.
Performance Appraisal and Awards - Optional. May be considered during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager but not for determining experience requirements.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility - Provide documentation such as RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, SF-50 showing RIF separation, or an agency letter verifying priority consideration.
Veteran's Documentationfor Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) -DD-214, SF-15, and a VA letter, or a certification showing discharge or release from active duty within 120 days. Your DD-214 must be legible and show both service dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Active-duty members may submit a certification from the armed forces confirming an expected honorable discharge within 120 days; it must be on official letterhead from branch of service and include (1) service dates, expected discharge/release date, and (2) character of service. If selected, you must also provide terminal leave documentation if applicable.
Former Peace Corp and VISTA volunteers - Indicate eligibility on your application and submit proof. For more information, click here. Eligible individuals will be considered non-competitively for this vacancy.
Interchange Agreements - In order to be eligible based on an OPM-approved interchange agreement, you must submit the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) or equivalent personnel action that shows that you are eligible under the interchange agreement; AND any other required documents as outlined in interchange agreement for your agency. For a list of current interchange agreements, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
Military Spouses - If applying using the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointment Authority (5 U.S.C. 3330d) and you are a spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, and/or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces you must submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility. To learn more, click here.
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.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a complete application package including a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the DOI OIG's Automated Application System. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to complete the following application process:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account and all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For assistance with creating an USAJOBS account and for information on viewing your Application status, please visit: (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started) AND (https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to).
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. You may update your application documents, eligibilities and minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact at to obtain an alternative application. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS SERVICES DIVISION
381 Elden St.
Suite 3000
Herndon, VA 20170
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
