Contract Specialist (Supervisory Contract Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

The Contract Specialist has managerial responsibility for contracting, procurement, and property management. The position establishes local procurement and contracting procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, reviews procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness, and resolves problems before contractual action. The incumbent provides technical support, guidance, legal interpretation, counseling, and training to subordinate staff in contract and procurement matters, including cost and price analysis, and implements procedures established by higher authority.

As with all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or qualifying coursework, plus qualifying education or specialized experience at the applicable grade level. Appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period. The incumbent may be subject to geographic relocation and must satisfactorily complete required medical, urinalysis, and background checks, as well as a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia. The listed representative rate is $98,459 per year ($47.17 per hour).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic education requirement through a four-year bachelor's degree in any field, or at least 24 semester hours in a qualifying combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• For GS-11, qualify through three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a qualifying field, or through at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• For GS-12, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade.
• Specialized experience must be related to the position and demonstrate the qualifications needed to perform its duties. Examples include managing contracting transactions, analyzing bids or proposals, developing procurement plans, preparing solicitations and contract documents, conducting price analysis, handling protests, negotiating settlements, approving contract payments, and assisting with contract administration and termination actions.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• Subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution may be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to determine authorization to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia, is required.
• Applicants must submit required education transcripts when education is used to meet a requirement or substitute for experience; education must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Eligible CTAP applicants must meet CTAP criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit supporting eligibility documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracting, procurement, and property management.
• Establish local procurement and contracting procedures that comply with applicable regulations.
• Review procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness and resolve problems before contractual action.
• Provide technical support and guidance to subordinate staff responsible for service functions.
• Implement new procedures as directed by higher authority.
• Provide legal interpretation, counseling, training, and guidance in contract and procurement matters, including cost and price analysis.
• Maintain institutional security; correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and are available to employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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