Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12

Duties As a Contract Specialist, this position is responsible for this position is for development and implementation of acquisition strategy for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of facilities for some of the most diverse and significant activities in the Coast Guard and preparation and execution of contract documents assuring adherence with acquisition procedures prescribed by applicable regulations.
Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team.
Typical work assignments include: Serves as a technical consultant to the Contracting Officer and the Supervisory Contract Specialist (Senior Field Contracting Officer (SFCO)), on complex acquisition questions.
Commits the Coast Guard for some acquisitions, limited by their Contracting Officer Warrant, that are consistent with law, OHS Acquisition Regulation, and Coast Guard Acquisition Procedures.
Collaborates with project officers to plan and develop long and short-range acquisition plans, strategies and realistic approaches for program goals.
Monitors and evaluates all other phases of preplanning and the negotiation, administration of assigned contracts.
Makes recommendations to the Contracting Officer on resolution of disputes, contract claims, and contract terminations.
Develops and implements acquisition strategy for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities.
Develops pre-negotiation positions, serves as lead negotiator, and prepares required documentation to support the acquisition action, including Determination and Findings, and pre and post negotiation memoranda.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship is required.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Unofficial transcripts required at the time of application.
This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Must obtain FAC-C Level II within the first year.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications Basic Requirements for GS 12: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR 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.
NOTE: The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) does not grant Academic degrees; therefore courses completed at the DAU are not creditable towards meeting the 24 semester hour requirement, unless the course work has been evaluated by an accredited institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education, and appears on a college or university transcript.
Note - For positions at GS-7 through GS-12, applicants who are qualifying based on experience must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the basic requirements.
Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.
Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12.
This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12.
However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.
Minimum Qualifications: GS 12: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (in the Federal sector).
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line work.
Examples of specialized experience include: The acquisition of supplies, services, minor construction, or emergency response to procure any commodity/service required support the Area of Responsibility (AOR); Using solicitation method or combination of methods, identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) implementing regulations.
Conducting pre-bid/proposal conferences with prospective offers to arrive at a clear, mutual understanding of the requirements of the proposed contract.
Soliciting bids/proposals/quotes for perspective contractors.
Monitors contract administration on the most complex contracts until final delivery and ensure payments are completed and that the contract is closed and retired.
Evaluates contractor performance and communicates with the contractor and the customer through telephone conversations, correspondence, reports, and site visits.
Resolves scheduling problems, verifies deliveries, and monitors inspection and acceptance.
Expertise to apply design-to-cost, life cycle cost, progress payments, incentive formulas, reliability and maintainability, variable quantity options, allowable costs, subcontracting, multiyear provisions, small business contracting and other provisions adapted to the needs of the particular procurement.
Served as a senior technical for the assigned contract, made decisions involving interpretation, analysis, and negotiation of contract terms and conditions; ensure technical decisions on the assigned projects are coordinated, and explained contracting regulations and policies to project personnel and contractors.
Education This position does have a positive education requirement.
If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
You are required to submit your unofficial college transcripts from an appropriately accredited educational institution in order to document completion of the educational requirements for this position.
The unofficial transcripts must be legible and include your name, major, school name/location, course title/number, date completed, grade and number of credits earned.
Official transcripts will be required if selected prior to establishing an entrance on duty date.
Information on Defense Acquisition University equivalent providers may be found at https://www.
dau.
mil/learning/appg.
aspx.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made.
Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Recruitment Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 10% of the salary, including locality for this position.
Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement.
Relocation Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments who would be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation bonus of 10% of the salary including locality for this position.
Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement.
The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment.
Student Loan Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year.
More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000.
Receipt of this incentive will require a three year service agreement.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.
3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.
707.
Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.
If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.
To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6284.
Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Visit Reasonable Accommodation Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”.
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be referred for consideration.
The following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed to perform this job: Knowledge of contracting policies and procedures, contract types, performance requirements, and negotiation techniques to serve as team lead with multi-discipline members as circumstances require.
Knowledge of negotiation tactics and polices to serve as team leader or lead negotiator in the acquisition of design services, supplies, equipment, and construction requirements.
Knowledge of federal, departmental or agency, and local contract laws, regulations, principles, methods, procedures, contract types, special provisions, and incentives to determine the best contractual method for the procurement of a variety of command wide, agency-wide, or government-wide specialized equipment, services, or construction requirements.
Knowledge of government contract termination concepts, procedures, and precedents, the intent of specific contract provisions, cost and price techniques, and industry practices to evaluate contractor claims or settlement proposals, using technical and financial reports, and to execute settlement agreements relating to contract termination or claims problems, e.
g.
, partial payments, claims, unsettled change proposals, and subcontract problems.
Knowledge of commonly used contract price/cost analysis techniques, policies and procedures to analyze costs where the contract actions are well defined and well presented, and when historical pricing data and precedents are available.
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Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”.
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1.
Your resume 2.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location.
If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.
To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position.
Please see ICTAP eligibility.
3.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50.
Please see here.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents.
A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents.
The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123SE), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59p.
m ET on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you will be required to submit proof.
See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package.
High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration.
If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214.
In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement.
The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin.
Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation.
Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date.
You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 7:00 p.
m.
ET, excluding Federal holidays.
Agency contact information USCG Applicant Support Phone 866-656-6830 Fax 000-000-0000 Email mgshelp@monster.
com Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States Next steps Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking.
The most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Track this Application".
For more information on applying for federal employment click here.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.
S.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.
S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.
These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents 1.
Your resume 2.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location.
If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.
To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position.
Please see ICTAP eligibility.
3.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50.
Please see here.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents.
A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents.
The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123SE), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency U.
S.
Citizens.
Subject position(s) will be filled through Direct Hire Authority: https://www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
The "Rule of Three", Category Rating, Veterans Preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.