Supervisory Contract Specialist (Deputy For Procurement)

Summary

OIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/21/2024 to 07/05/2024

This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

• Salary

$139,395 - $181,216 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 14

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

14

• Job family (Series)

1102 Contracting

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

24-VAOIG-226

• Control number

796583400

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

• Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.

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Duties

As a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST (DEPUTY FOR PROCUREMENT), you will:

• Work under the general direction of the Division Director and has responsibility for acquisition of goods and services for the OIG including: monitoring purchase requests and assigning them to contracts personnel, review and reporting for procurement systems including FPDS-NG, OIG Purchase Request system, CSOD, Past Performance reporting, the Acquisition Gateway, VIP Database use, OAL VAAR releases, and systems for commitment and obligation of contract funds.

• Manage operations in support of the Office of Inspector General's OIG-wide acquisition management program. The duties performed by the incumbent, and the many critical decisions and actions the incumbent must take, make it essential that the individual have a comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience as listed in the supporting knowledge requirements.

• Use knowledge of management and administrative skills and of specialized systems information technology systems and reporting requirements to make judgments and resolve issues that result from conflicting guidance. Decisions and recommendations made by the incumbent require extensive consideration and analysis of very broadly defined issues and problems. Demonstrated knowledge of regulations, statutes, and theories within the area of responsibility and good judgment are necessary for making appropriate decisions and sound recommendations.

• Demonstrate mastery of advanced federal and VA procurement resources management principles, reporting requirements, concepts, laws, and regulations required to serve as a senior agency acquisition resources management advisor, develop and implement management innovations, and counsel top agency officials concerning agency's resources and programs.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• leading staff and managing functional requirements in a contracting operation; AND

interpreting and implementing Federal and Departmental Acquisition Regulations and Government policies within a Federal agency.

Employment is contingent upon one's ability to maintain an active FAC-C Level II, FAC-C (Professional), or DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certification.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

Basic Requirements for GS-13 and Above:

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 successfully perform the work of the position.

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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.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• This is a non-bargaining unit position.

• A recruitment incentive may be offered.

• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

• Office assignment may be at one of the locations listed on the announcement subject to availability and OIG management discretion.

Conditions of Employment (CONTINUED):

• A one year probationary period may be required.

• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.

• Must successfully complete a background investigation.

• Public Trust

• Background Investigation will be required.

• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

• Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.

• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.

• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.

• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.

• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical, Administrative Management, Communication and Federal Acquisition Panning and Execution.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview and/or a writing assessment. Applicants who are selected for an interview may ask questions about the evaluation process at the time they are contacted for an interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 92 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.