Job Summary

This position is for a Contract Specialist/Senior Contract Specialist in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for providing the full range of contracting support to assigned FHFA program office(s).

Job Description

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENTS (For the EL/GS-05 through the EL/GS-12): To be eligible for the 1102 series (Contracting Series), you must meet one of the following requirements: A. Education: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. -OR- B. Supplementary Education: 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- C. Exception: Applicants who have held a 1102 series position in the federal government equivalent to the EL/GS-05 up through the EL/GS-12 as of January 1, 2000 (Supporting SF-50 or equivalent required with application. Please note that those who meet this exception are still required to satisfy the minimum qualification requirements for the EL/GS-11 or EL/GS-12 grade levels). BASIC REQUIREMENTS (For the EL/GS-13 or above): To be eligible for the 1102 series (Contracting Series), you must meet option "A", as well as one of the other following requirements: A. Training: Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. -AND- A. 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- B. Exception: Applicants who have held an EL/GS-1102-13 or equivalent position since January 1, 2000. (Supporting SF-50 or equivalent required with application. Please note that those who meet this exception are still required to satisfy the minimum qualification requirements for the EL/GS-13 grade level). In addition to meeting the basic requirements listed above, applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications for their desired grade level: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. *If you choose options "B" or "C", you must provide transcripts with your application* A. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-11 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-09 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting in the planning, negotiation, and execution of long-term pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions. Applying procurement regulations and procedures the procurement of supplies, services, or equipment. Providing technical assistance to staff and management. -OR- B. Education: Completion of three (3) academic years of higher graduate-level education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college of university directly related to the work of the position (i.e. accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management). -OR- C. Combination of education and experience as described above in options "A" and "B". Note: Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level. Two academic years of graduate education is the number of credits hours determined to represent two academic years of full-time study (i.e., 36 semester hours (or 54 quarter hours). Minimum Qualification EL-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-12 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-11 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with all the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Planning, coordinating, negotiating, and assuring completion of approvals for long term pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions. Applying procurement regulations and a variety of contracting procedures for pre-award or post-award phases, such as in the procurement of supplies, services, or equipment. Providing technical assistance to staff and management. Providing guidance, both orally and in writing, to assist in the development, negotiation, and formulation of contracting and procurement documents. Minimum Qualification EL-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with all the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Planning, coordinating, negotiating, and assuring completion of approvals for complex (wage/hour) pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions. Serving as primary contracting point of contact for staff and management in developing contracting strategies for complex contracts. Applying procurement regulations and a variety of contracting procedures for pre-award or post-award phases, such as in the procurement of complex or high-value contracts. Leading the development, negotiation, and formulation of contracting and procurement documents. **Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process** Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-11 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-09 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the EL-12 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-11 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the EL-13 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-12 or higher in the Federal Service. 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.