Contracting Officer Representative

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•West Point, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point, NY. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Duties: Advise leadership on various service requirements affecting ongoing and new contracts. Review draft Performance Work Statements to ensure that they clearly describe work products, fully outline all work to be performed, and account for various contingencies and changes in programs. Participate in pre-performance conferences, pre-award surveys, technical evaluations, and pre-bid conferences. Perform complex contract administration, which includes modification actions, termination actions, initiation of receiving reports until final delivery of services and payments are completed, at which point the contract is closed and retired. Review and verify contractor invoices, prepare and coordinate with the Resource Manager to initiate payment process. Perform ongoing surveillance and review the appropriateness of contract instrument types, provisions, source selection, placement method, determinations and findings, documentation clarity, fund certification, and required approvals.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
Lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
US Citizens
One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating medical service contractor performance based on contract criteria, preparing contract documents, and preparing progress reports on contracted work.
Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Budget, Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Management, and Communication.
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Advise leadership on various service requirements affecting ongoing and new contracts.
Review draft Performance Work Statements to ensure that they clearly describe work products, fully outline all work to be performed, and account for various contingencies and changes in programs.
Participate in pre-performance conferences, pre-award surveys, technical evaluations, and pre-bid conferences.
Perform complex contract administration, which includes modification actions, termination actions, initiation of receiving reports until final delivery of services and payments are completed, at which point the contract is closed and retired.
Review and verify contractor invoices, prepare and coordinate with the Resource Manager to initiate payment process.
Perform ongoing surveillance and review the appropriateness of contract instrument types, provisions, source selection, placement method, determinations and findings, documentation clarity, fund certification, and required approvals.