Supervisory Contract Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Financial Management Division, Office of Acquisition (FA).

This position(s) primary purpose is to supervise and perform assignments in support of significant program office/operating unit acquisitions of a nationwide magnitude, the agency-wide procurement program, and the audit/review of the acquisition program and/or its components.

The Contracting Series, 1102, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), which must be met in addition to the specialized experience. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Basic Requirements A.

Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions.

At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position; AND B.

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; OR C.

Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.

This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met.

However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.

Specialized Experience: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must meet the Specialized Experience.

Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to a GS-13: 1) Leading a team with procurement, contracts, or requirement determination assignments; 2) Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require analysis and research; and 3) Assisting with acquisition and procurement plans to include price or cost estimates.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Contract Specialist - DIRECT HIRE, your typical work assignments may include: Provides coordination of an acquisition team consisting of technical, supply, finance, legal, and procurement communities and the customers we serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.

Plans, develops, implements, and directs all contracting activities in support of several functional mission areas.

Performs work associated with the analysis of automated contracting systems, or with providing advice and guidance on contracting and procurement issues including procurement using small/disadvantaged businesses.

Analyze cost request for approval of awards, leases, relief, claims price adjustment, terminations, price determinations, escalation, change orders, facilities contracts, maintenance contracts, etc.

Carries out supervisory authorities and responsibilities of subordinates.