Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Contract Specialist - GS-1102-09/09
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 06-05PG
Opening Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
44,856 to 58,318 USD per year
LOCATION: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent of this position serves as the Contact Specialist and is responsible for providing the Inspector General and his world-wide staff of auditors and criminal investigators with contract and procurement support to the limits authorized by delegated authorities and warrant. The incumbent is responsible for providing advice, assistance, and to ensure compliance with statutory laws, procedures, governing directives and approved practices, for all contracts and procurement initiated and consummated for and by the OIG.
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
Key Requirements:
· Federal employees must achieve time in grade to qualify
· Background and/or Security Investigation required
Major Duties:
Responsible for developing, reviewing and recommending policy covering all aspects of contracting and procurement. Responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions involving negotiated procurement of considerable complexity and importance. Contract requirements typically involve technical services, fixed price and cost reimbursement. Procurement involve negotiations, follow-up, unsolicited proposals and subcontracting. Negotiates and executes contract instruments within delegated authority and according to statutory and procedural regulations and general agreements with other Federal agencies. Negotiation includes prices, terms, special conditions and amendments. Reviews and analyzes complex purchase requests to ensure policy conformance. Reviews and analyzes contractor proposal for technical adequacy and cost effectiveness and negotiates contracts where precedent is lacking, utilizing sound judgment based on knowledge of contracting procedures, regulations, and policies.
Advertises in the Federal Business Opportunity as necessary to satisfy contract requirements. Solicits proposals and bids from vendors and conducts pre-award conferences when required. Analyzes cost contained in bids and proposals, verifies cost data, and conducts all necessary pre-award surveys. Selects contractor and awards the contract within the limits of the personal warrant.
Qualifications:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
BASIC 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.
GS-09: 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position being filled or 1 year specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Knowledge of commonly used contracting methods and types relating to the performance of pre-award, post-award and price/cost analysis functions. Skill and ability necessary to solicit bids to procure a variety of organizational requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies, services and construction. Skill and ability in the performance of contract price analysis sufficient to carry out basic analyses for firm fixed price or similar contracts.
Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education is one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
NOTE: For positions at GS-07 through GS-12, applicants who are qualified based on experience must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph A or B, above.
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.
Special Requirements:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess a Secret security clearance.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position as defined below. When describing your KSAs, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. You must answer the following KSA's:
1. Knowledge of contracting policies and procedures, contract types, performance requirements, and negotiated techniques.
2. Skill in the use of negotiating techniques.
3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
4. Knowledge of cost/price analysis techniques and budget preparation to conduct negotiations in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracting.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.
How To Apply:
Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
All applicants, including current USAID and USAID/OIG employees, must submit one of the following application forms:
1. Resume and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment
2. OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment and OF-306
Your application must contain all of the following information or it will be marked incomplete:
Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of position; if applying for more than one grade level or job, submit an application for each grade level or job applying for;
Full name, date of birth, social security number, complete mailing address and day and evening phone numbers, country of citizenship, veterans' preference, if applicable, reinstatement eligibility, and highest Federal civilian grade held;
High school name city and state, date of diploma or GED;
Colleges and universities name, city, and state, major, type and year of any degrees received;
Job title, duties and accomplishments; employer s name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, hours per week, salary; do not incorporate or attach position descriptions;
Indicate whether we may contact your current supervisor; and
Job-related training courses, job-related licenses and certificates, job-related honors, awards, and special achievements.
OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION FORM:
Narrative statement (written by applicant) explaining his/her experience relative to the KSA's above. Do not respond by referring to an item number on your application or by repeating material on your application.
Current performance appraisal dated within the last 18 months, if currently employed in the Federal Government.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status, if applicable.
Documentation showing proof of eligibility as a surplus or displaced employee.
Handicapped applicants, disabled veterans, and VRA's or any others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under special appointing authorities must clearly specify this eligibility on their application and attach documentation.
If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. Those who have special selection priority rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified to receive special consideration. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they receive a score of 90 or above. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria (KSA’s) for this position.
ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a 'Notice of Personnel Action' (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, 'Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference' plus the proof required by that form.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc.
Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations 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 on a case-by-case basis.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Avis Washington
Phone: 202-712-4189
Fax: 202-216-3392
Internet: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
US Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523-8700
US
What To Expect Next: Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
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