Contract Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Loretto, PA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Responsible for performing all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards. Primary responsibility involves the administration and execution of personal service contracts, non-personal service contracts, formally advertised and negotiated procurement involving a wide range of materials, services and equipment. Responsible for meeting with contractor's representatives to negotiate formal contracts. Prepares and submits various procurement reports required by General Services Administration, Department of Justice, etc. Responsible for developing new sources of supply by stimulating interest in the bidding. Prepares, evaluates and administers complex procurement actions such as the following: firm fixed price with redetermination or escalation provisions, cost sharing, fixed price incentive, etc. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with the responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field.
• OR 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.
• GL-07 and GL-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience procuring supplies or services primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques.
• Experience reviewing requisitions to determine proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
• Experience evaluating bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions and applicable clauses.
• Experience meeting with commercial representatives to discuss procurement needs, quality of items or services, current market prices, or delivery schedules.
• Experience in coordinating contracting activities, obtaining wage information, requesting audit reports or pre-award surveys, and obtaining clearances.
• Experience reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of procurement, i.e. formal advertising or negotiation.
• Experience developing procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and specifications or technical data packages.
• Experience in preparing and issuing solicitation documents, selecting appropriate clauses to complete specifications.
• Experience performing detailed analysis of bids or proposals received including insuring strict compliance with specifications on advertised procurement and recommending award to lowest bidder providing such compliance.
• Experience drafting final contract including specifications, packing and shipping requirements, inspection instruction, and all other special and standard clauses.
• GL-07 and GL-09: Have a combination of education and experience.
• Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

Nice To Haves

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility.
• Federal employees not employed by the Bureau of Prisons and former Bureau of Prison Employees MUST submit documentation (i.e., SF-50(s) covering the period from January 1, 2000) for verification of the exception criteria to receive consideration.

Responsibilities

• Performing all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards.
• Administration and execution of personal service contracts, non-personal service contracts, formally advertised and negotiated procurement involving a wide range of materials, services and equipment.
• Meeting with contractor's representatives to negotiate formal contracts.
• Preparing and submitting various procurement reports required by General Services Administration, Department of Justice, etc.
• Developing new sources of supply by stimulating interest in the bidding.
• Preparing, evaluating and administering complex procurement actions such as firm fixed price with redetermination or escalation provisions, cost sharing, fixed price incentive, etc.
• Maintaining security of the institution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level