Senior contract specialist
Company Name:
Department Of Homeland Security
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services secures America''s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system. Visit us at /.
Join our growing team of acquisition professional at the USCIS Office of Contracting as everyday, our Senior Contract Specialist solicits, negotiates, administers, closes-out and terminates purchase orders and contracts; acquires a wide variety of commodities and develops, implements and reviews contracting plans for pre-award, post-award and price/cost analysis.
This position ofSENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST starts at a salary of $82,642.00(GS-13 step 1), to $107,434.00 (GS-13 step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Office of Contracting, Williston, VT within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
For definitions of terms found in this announcement,please clickhere
ABOUT THE AREA : We are located in the Burlington Metropolitan Area in Northwest Vermont, minutes from Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. The area offers a high quality of life, low crime rates, and an abundance of outdoor activities and is ranked number 2 on Kiplinger's Magazine list of 10 Great Places to Live for small to midsize cities. For more information, andKiplinger's Ranking
This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Contracting has a critical hiring need.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
This position is not considered essential for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.
Note: USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure You must pass a drug screening Meet relevant experience and/or education requirements You must submit resume and supporting documentation Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
As a Senior Contract Specialist , you will be responsible for the acquisition of equipment and services of significant importance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You will:
Solicit, negotiate, administer, close-out and terminate purchase orders and contracts
Acquire a wide variety of commodities including furniture, telecommunication equipment, surveillance equipment and various services and maintenance efforts
Develop, implement and review contracting actions for pre-award, post-award, price/cost analysis and a wide variety of procurement activities
Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated
Train junior team members in methods and techniques in the administrative procedures as well as the technical requirements of the job
GS-13 : You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
Acquiring equipment and services through solicitation, negotiation, administration, close-out and termination of purchase orders and contracts for a wide variety of commodities, and providing technical advice, guidance and legal interpretations in all areas of contracting. AND
You must have successfully completed 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 You must submit transcripts as proof of meeting this requirement AND
You must have completed mandatory training for the progression to a higher level contracting position such as Federal Acquisition Certification issued by the Federal Acquisition Institute or equivalent no lower than Level 2.
EXCEPTION : If you occupied a position in the GS-1102 series since January 1, 2000, you meet the qualification requirements for that position. 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 all job requirements, including specialized experience, training and the education requirement, in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Friday, June 20, 2014).
Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, veterans'' preference and category rating do not apply. However, you are encouraged to submit proof of veterans'' preference.
We will review your r sum and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements regarding experience, education and training.
The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
TECHNICAL CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE
ANALYTICAL CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE
ORAL COMMUNICATION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
TEAMWORK
NEGOTIATION
NOTE: Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your application material, you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, click here View Assessment Questions.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM''s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Friday, June 20, 2014. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to . You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX cover sheet found here.
If you do not have access to a computer or fax, you must contact the Human Resource office listed below at least one day prior to the closing date for instructions. Applications will not be accepted by mail.
_To Fax a Resume or Supporting Documents_ :
If you previously uploaded documents to this vacancy, please _do not_ FAX the same documents. If you need to fax a part of your documentation:
Use the official FAX coversheet found here.
Make sure that you include the 7-character vacancy identification number: _ _ _1104759_ .
Provide your SSN, name, and address in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
Print your SSN and Name neatly using the _exact name_ as the one used when you filled out the assessment questionnaire.
The fax number is .
Your resum
Are you qualifying based on education? You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. Those with foreign education, click this link .
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit:
a copy of your agency notice,
a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process (learn more). Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on Application Status, and then click More Information. We expect to make a final job offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k) ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go and select benefits.
Background Investigation : To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, this position requires completion and adjudication of a background investigation. This may include a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. The background investigation process is initiated after a selection is made.
If a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance is needed, all selected candidates must meet the requirements for these clearances prior to placement AND maintain that level of clearance while encumbering the position.
USCIS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Homeland Security
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services secures America''s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system. Visit us at /.
Join our growing team of acquisition professional at the USCIS Office of Contracting as everyday, our Senior Contract Specialist solicits, negotiates, administers, closes-out and terminates purchase orders and contracts; acquires a wide variety of commodities and develops, implements and reviews contracting plans for pre-award, post-award and price/cost analysis.
This position ofSENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST starts at a salary of $82,642.00(GS-13 step 1), to $107,434.00 (GS-13 step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Office of Contracting, Williston, VT within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
For definitions of terms found in this announcement,please clickhere
ABOUT THE AREA : We are located in the Burlington Metropolitan Area in Northwest Vermont, minutes from Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. The area offers a high quality of life, low crime rates, and an abundance of outdoor activities and is ranked number 2 on Kiplinger's Magazine list of 10 Great Places to Live for small to midsize cities. For more information, andKiplinger's Ranking
This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Contracting has a critical hiring need.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
This position is not considered essential for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.
Note: USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure You must pass a drug screening Meet relevant experience and/or education requirements You must submit resume and supporting documentation Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
As a Senior Contract Specialist , you will be responsible for the acquisition of equipment and services of significant importance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You will:
Solicit, negotiate, administer, close-out and terminate purchase orders and contracts
Acquire a wide variety of commodities including furniture, telecommunication equipment, surveillance equipment and various services and maintenance efforts
Develop, implement and review contracting actions for pre-award, post-award, price/cost analysis and a wide variety of procurement activities
Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated
Train junior team members in methods and techniques in the administrative procedures as well as the technical requirements of the job
GS-13 : You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
Acquiring equipment and services through solicitation, negotiation, administration, close-out and termination of purchase orders and contracts for a wide variety of commodities, and providing technical advice, guidance and legal interpretations in all areas of contracting. AND
You must have successfully completed 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 You must submit transcripts as proof of meeting this requirement AND
You must have completed mandatory training for the progression to a higher level contracting position such as Federal Acquisition Certification issued by the Federal Acquisition Institute or equivalent no lower than Level 2.
EXCEPTION : If you occupied a position in the GS-1102 series since January 1, 2000, you meet the qualification requirements for that position. 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 all job requirements, including specialized experience, training and the education requirement, in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Friday, June 20, 2014).
Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, veterans'' preference and category rating do not apply. However, you are encouraged to submit proof of veterans'' preference.
We will review your r sum and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements regarding experience, education and training.
The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
TECHNICAL CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE
ANALYTICAL CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE
ORAL COMMUNICATION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
TEAMWORK
NEGOTIATION
NOTE: Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your application material, you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, click here View Assessment Questions.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM''s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Friday, June 20, 2014. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to . You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX cover sheet found here.
If you do not have access to a computer or fax, you must contact the Human Resource office listed below at least one day prior to the closing date for instructions. Applications will not be accepted by mail.
_To Fax a Resume or Supporting Documents_ :
If you previously uploaded documents to this vacancy, please _do not_ FAX the same documents. If you need to fax a part of your documentation:
Use the official FAX coversheet found here.
Make sure that you include the 7-character vacancy identification number: _ _ _1104759_ .
Provide your SSN, name, and address in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
Print your SSN and Name neatly using the _exact name_ as the one used when you filled out the assessment questionnaire.
The fax number is .
Your resum
Are you qualifying based on education? You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. Those with foreign education, click this link .
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit:
a copy of your agency notice,
a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process (learn more). Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on Application Status, and then click More Information. We expect to make a final job offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k) ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go and select benefits.
Background Investigation : To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, this position requires completion and adjudication of a background investigation. This may include a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. The background investigation process is initiated after a selection is made.
If a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance is needed, all selected candidates must meet the requirements for these clearances prior to placement AND maintain that level of clearance while encumbering the position.
USCIS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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