Supervisory Contract Specialist

U.S. Marshals Service • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The selectee serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist and Assistant Chief, representing management and acting as the first-line supervisor for Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and staff supporting U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) District and Headquarters offices. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, and is at the GS-1102-14 level.

The role plans and develops acquisition strategies, solicits contractor responses, conducts detailed analyses and negotiations, and awards contracts. It also includes supervising and advising staff, setting work priorities and schedules, and interpreting acquisition regulations and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation as implemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and the Justice Acquisition Regulation. The work is performed with minimal supervision and requires initiative and independent judgment throughout the procurement process.

The position requires acquisition certification at the highest level to obtain and maintain an unlimited warrant. Selectees must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation. A trial or probationary period and a supervisory probationary period may be required.

Requirements

• Meet the contracting basic requirements: complete mandatory training prescribed for progression to GS-13 or higher, including at least four years of contracting or related experience, with at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level; and hold a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in specified fields. Alternatively, qualify under the stated exception for employees in GS-1102 positions held on January 1, 2000, with supporting SF-50 documentation.
• Have at least one year of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 performing contractual strategy development, coordinating and prioritizing subordinates' work, and preparing documents to execute contractual actions.
• Possess acquisition certification at the highest level required to earn and maintain an unlimited warrant.
• Pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening and obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Submit transcripts or other required documentation supporting education claims; transcripts are required for verification where applicable.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and establish contractual strategies for agency acquisitions.
• Solicit contractor responses, perform detailed analyses, negotiate, and award different types of contracts.
• Plan and coordinate subordinates' work, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare completion schedules.
• Provide employees advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Interpret acquisition regulations and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation as implemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and the Justice Acquisition Regulation.
• Prepare applicable documents to execute contractual actions.
• Supervise Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and support staff serving USMS District and Headquarters offices.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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