Supervisory Contract Specialist
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U.S. Marshals Service- Arlington, VA The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist. You will be responsible for serving as an Assistant Chief and representative of management as well as the first line supervisor over Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and staff that support USMS District and Headquarter offices. Learn more about this agencyThis job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Duties
As a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-14 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:- Planning, developing, and establishing the best contractual strategy for an acquisition, soliciting responses from contractors, performing detailed analysis, negotiating, and awarding different types of contracts.
- Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
- Providing advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
- Interpreting acquisition regulations and policies within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR), while working under minimal supervision, and exercising reasonable initiative and independent judgment throughout the procurement process.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
This position requires acquisition certification at the highest level to be able to earn and maintain an unlimited warrant in support of the organization.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-1102-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements, and possess the Specialized Experience for the respective grade level to which you are applying.Basic Requirements
A. Must have successfully completed 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 of 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 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. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.OR
B. Must have an exception to this requirement based on the following: 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, you will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. (You must submit a copy of your S