Summary

These positions are within the Office of Management Services, Division of Aquisition Policy (DAP). The incumbent of this position works with IHS Head Quarters customers in planning, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contracts and orders for supplies, equipment and services to support the Office of information Technology. The incumbents in these positions report to the Deputy Director, DAP.

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Duties

• Plan, solicit, award and administer the acquisition of supplies, equipment and services for IHS information technology (IT) requirements ranging in scope from annual use license renewal to multi-million dollar multiple year system development for support of systems.
• Consult on strategic decisions regarding IT investments and related procurement matters within program personnel such as contracting officer representatives, program managers, and members of the Information Technology Investment Review Board.
• Review cost/benefit comparisons and other justifications for proposed interagency agreements that involve assisted acquisition for IT related acquisitions.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov)

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

Minimum Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Serve as a Senior Level Contracting Officer providing a full range of contracting transactions and activities from planning through closeout for the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services.
• Serving as a consultant for information technology-related procurement and reviewing cost/benefit comparisons for inter-agency agreements.
• Experience developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award and administration of contracts for IT and/or a variety of healthcare services; negotiating and awarding contracts, modifications, or subcontracts; contract administration; cost or price analysis; contract clearance; developing negotiation positions and adjudicating claims or protests.
  
  

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SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting: Must possess an active Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III or the new single level FAC-C (Professional) certification. Attach a copy of certification and most recent Defense Acquisition University (DAU) /FAI Cornerstone on Demand Continuous Learning Individual Progress Dashboard. DAWIA Contracting Level 3 applicants must also attach a copy of their most recent Acquisition Career Record Brief transcript for verification.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized. At least a 1-year service agreement will be required.

This position has no promotion potential.

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