Supervisory Other Transactions Authority Agreements Specialist
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Position ID:
NIH-SR-MP-26-12905821
City:
Montgomery County, Maryland
Date Posted:
2026-04-24
Expiration Time:
2026-04-29
Job Type:
Job Category:
General Business And Industry
Salary:
169279 - 197200 PA
Job Summary
Do you have experience drafting and negotiating multimillion-dollar R&D, prototype contracts or other commercial contracting agreements? This position leads a team of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) officers, specialists, and analysts in executing and administering a portfolio of OT agreements, collaborating closely with Institute leadership, and advising on use of the OTA. While not required, direct experience awarding or receiving OTAs is highly preferred.
Job Description
You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: soliciting, negotiating and executing non-traditional agreements related to research, prototype, and/or production; evaluating business objectives and negotiating complex terms and conditions for other transactional agreements that may deviate from traditional mechanism, policies and procedures; providing leadership to other team members; assisting with staff in prioritizing work. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905821