Contracting Officer Representative

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services • Woodlawn, MD

2d

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). The Contracting Officer Representative (COR-Level III), GS-1101-13, consults with representatives of relevant Federal agencies and analytical experts regarding administration and implementation of private insurance market reform requirements. The role serves as a COR on multimillion-dollar contracts and task orders and coordinates pre-award and post-award activities with Contracting Officers.

The position assesses contract effectiveness, deliverables, invoices, funding, and staffing; identifies issues; and recommends corrective actions and procurement plans to management. It applies qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate procurement efficiency and progress toward contract goals, and provides staff guidance on budgets, procedures, and applicable regulations and policies. The role also prepares and reviews solicitation and contract documents, evaluates proposals and pricing, supports evaluation panels, and ensures acquisitions comply with FAR, HHS, and CMS requirements.

The COR advises program officials on contract terms; monitors contractor performance, costs, and milestones; maintains complete contract records; resolves deficiencies; and supports contract closeout and audits. A valid COR Level III credential must be possessed and maintained. The position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in the announcement. Flexible working arrangements and alternative work schedules may be available at the manager's discretion.

Requirements

• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Experience managing and monitoring complex contracts, task orders, or comparable contractual agreements, including contractor performance, costs, schedules, deliverables, and compliance.
• Experience developing or evaluating acquisition documentation, such as technical or cost proposals, cost/price analyses, contract modifications, or closeout documentation.
• Experience applying acquisition or procurement regulations, policies, or procedures to analyze contract issues, risks, or deficiencies.
• Experience presenting analyses, findings, or recommendations to management based on acquisition or contract-management activities.
• Possess and maintain a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level III credential.
• U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade restrictions if applicable; current or former Federal employees covered by the stated rule must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Pass a background and suitability investigation.
• Provide a resume of no more than two pages with detailed information documenting relevant experience.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a COR-Level III on multimillion-dollar contracts and task orders, coordinating pre-award and post-award activities with Contracting Officers.
• Assess contract effectiveness, deliverables, invoices, funding, and staffing; identify issues and recommend corrective actions and procurement plans to management.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate procurement efficiency and progress toward contract goals.
• Provide staff guidance on budgets, procedures, and applicable regulations and policies.
• Prepare and review solicitation and contract documents; evaluate proposals and pricing; support evaluation panels; and ensure acquisitions comply with FAR, HHS, and CMS requirements.
• Advise program officials on contract terms and monitor contractor performance, costs, and milestones.
• Maintain complete contract records, resolve deficiencies, and support contract closeout and audits.
• Consult with representatives of relevant Federal agencies and analytical experts regarding administration and implementation of private insurance market reform requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements and alternative work schedules may be available at the manager's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed