Supervisory Contract Specialist

U.S. Marshals Service • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The selectee serves as an Assistant Chief and management representative, and as a first-line supervisor of Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and other administrative staff supporting the Procurement Division. The position is located in the Procurement Division in Arlington, Virginia, and is at the GS-1102-14 grade level. It is a reimbursable detail/temporary promotion not to exceed one year, may be terminated at any time, and may be made permanent without further competition.

The role involves planning and carrying out acquisitions, supervising staff, and applying federal procurement rules and policies with minimal supervision. The selectee exercises initiative and independent judgment throughout the procurement process.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable suitability determination for a Public Trust position.
• May be required to complete a trial or probationary period and a supervisory probation period.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements: one year (52 weeks) at GS-13 or the next lower grade level.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Supervisory approval is required for consideration; the current supervisor may be contacted during the application process.
• Must complete mandatory agency training for progression to GS-13 or higher contracting positions, including at least four years of experience in contracting or related positions.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level, providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the work.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent four-year course of study that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in specified fields, or qualify under the stated GS-1102 incumbent provision.
• Must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service, including planning and developing contractual strategies, planning and coordinating subordinate work and priorities, and preparing documents for contractual actions.
• Applicants relying on education must submit transcripts; applicable GS-1102 incumbents relying on the stated provision must submit an SF-50.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and establish contractual strategies for acquisitions.
• Solicit contractor responses, conduct detailed analysis, negotiate, and award different types of contracts.
• Plan and coordinate work assigned to subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare work-completion schedules.
• Provide employees with advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Interpret acquisition regulations and policies under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as implemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), and the Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR).
• Prepare applicable documents to execute contractual actions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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