Job Summary

This position is in Region 8, Mission Support Division, Grants Acquisition and Interagency Branch, Contracting Section. About Region 8 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Job Description

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as leading contracting officers and/or contracting specialists by directing workload, providing technical guidance, and mentoring; and reviewing contracting actions for compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and organizational policies. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Contract Management.* Acquisition Strategy.* Stakeholder Management.* *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies. In addition to the requirements above, you must have (and will be required to maintain) Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional) or Department of Defense (DoD) Contracting Professional Certification. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.