Supervisory Contract Specialist (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

Summary This position is located in the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Oklahoma City Area Office, Indian Health Service.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist responsible for pre-award, post-award, and close-out functions including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and contract administration for construction services, supplies, and equipment.

The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Contracting Officer for Oklahoma City Area.

Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025 * Salary $86,962 - $113,047 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 12 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Oklahoma City, OK 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent - * Work schedule Full-time - * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 12 * Job family (Series) 1102 Contracting * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Not Required * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) * Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness * Announcement number IHS-24-OK-12331123-ESEP/MP * Control number 779532600 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

* Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees.

* Individuals with disabilities * Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

* Military spouses * National Guard & reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

* Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

* Veterans Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.

The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Videos Help Duties * Prepares solicitation documents which incorporate required Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and HHS policies and provisions; requirements for technical proposals; cost data requirements; and all other required data.

* Develop strategic plans to define requirements, establish acquisition plans, and to give advice and recommendations on data that should be included in the procurement request.

* Prepare solicitation, assist in analyzing quotes and proposals, and conducts responsibility reviews.

* Plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, and terms/conditions of the contract.

* Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports.

* Plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff.

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * The incumbent in this position must possess a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (Professional). Must pass pre-employment examination.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.

Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.

Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.

After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.

The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.

If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.

You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: Education: 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 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.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform sealed bid and negotiated acquisition procedures; cost and price analysis sufficient to review contract proposals and bids; and a wide range of contract types and complexities (such as various fixed-price, cost reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality, fixed fee or other cost type contracts, price changes, source selection, determination of competitive range, and negotiations with a competitive range) to plan and carry out the procurement and recommend award.

Review contracts to determine if they are in accordance with regulations and statues applicable to the Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and small business procurement opportunities, and of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Competition in Contracting Act, procurement statutes, policies and regulations.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). Qualifications for initial cutoff date must be met by 03/06/2024, with subsequent cut-off dates at 2-week intervals until position is filled.

Education This position has an education requirement.

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.

Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit Additional information * A relocation incentive up 25% of salary may be authorized if you are a current federal employee.

At least a one year service agreement will be required.

This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.

These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position has no promotion potential.

Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

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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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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.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS.

Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions.

You will be further evaluated/rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions to determine your competency in the following.

* Contracting/Procurement * Cost-Benefit Analysis * Decision Making * Influencing/Negotiating * Managing Human Resources * Writing You will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaires.

If after reviewing your resume and responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration.

The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities.

If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100.

Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

* Veterans, i.e.

(VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - * Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - * Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - * Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - Click here to view vacancy questions: All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 02/28/2025, to be considered.

* Benefits Help 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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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.

Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties.

Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.

Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements: Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.

For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432.

Refer to BIA-4432 link: When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application ( along with the appropriate supporting documentation.

For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50.

Noncompetitive eligibles: Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy.

Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.

You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.

Official transcripts will be