This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD). DOJ's mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe and protect civil rights. OJP's mission is to provide leadership, resources and solutions for creating safe, just and engaged communities.
Duties
Serves as a Contracting Officer in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD). Analyzes requirements and recommends revisions to statements of work and the specifications they contain. Provides assistance to requestors by aiding in the definition, preparation and submission of required documents and forms for the Government's need. Surveys the market to determine the availability of items and services with specialized requirements. Assists the customer with development of acquisition documents (Acquisition Plan, D&F, Sole Source Documentation, etc) Identifies appropriate contract types such as labor hour, time and material, or firm fixed price. Determines procurement strategy, including any, small business set-aside decisions and terms. Leads technical evaluations as Source Selection Decision Authority and awards contract vehicles within warrant authority Negotiates price, contract specifications, delivery dates, incentives, and other terms and conditions. Prepares and coordinates case files on appeals, protests, or mistakes in the bidding procedures of assigned contracts. Procures acquisition supplies/services utilizing NASA SEWP, GSA Schedule, NITAAC, etc
Salary
Qualifications
GS-12 Basic Entry Requirements: A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR B. 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. GS-13 Basic Entry Requirements: A. (1) Successful completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting which led to a FAC-C (Professional) certificate or equivalent certification which can be found at Contracting (FAC-C) | FAI.GOV. AND (2) Have at least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions. AND B. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester/36 quarter 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. (Note: You must submit supporting documentation.) OR D. WAIVER: Requirements of paragraphs A and B above may be waived if the agency's senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience (Current Department of Justice (DOJ) employees only). GS-12 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Supporting pre-award and post-award activities across a wide range of procurement tasks to determine procurement strategies and to develop and oversee the procurement and contract administration program. Contributing to the creation of innovative contractual language, terms, and conditions. Aiding in the development of pre-negotiations for the acquisition of a system. Assisting with post-award negotiations involving contract changes or modifications. Negotiating with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions. Interpreting and/or applying Federal laws (or similar), acquisition regulations, policies, contract law and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration which includes change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and close out of contracts. Establishing and/or monitoring acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award. GS-13 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Manages pre-award and post-award functions for the broad field of procurement to determine procurement strategy and to develop and manage the procurement and contract administration program. Develops innovative contractual language, terms, and conditions. Develops pre-negotiation for the acquisition of a system. Performing post-award negotiations involving contract changes or modifications. Analyzing and/or evaluating cost and pricing data to determine cost or price reasonableness. Developing acquisition packages that include assisting program offices with developing scopes of work, source selection plans, and crafting technical evaluation factors; conducting research related to acquisitions; and presenting findings on contracting approaches and methodologies used in federal acquisition regulations. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information.
Required Documents
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 01/16/2025 . REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS): 1. Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification), and 2. FAC-C (Professional) certificate or equivalent certification (For GS-13), and 3. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected). Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/16/2025to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site . If you are unable to apply online, please contact Jessica Harman at jessica.harman@usdoj.govor 202-856-8521 for alternate application procedures.
