About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-1102-9/11/12, Contracting Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE BOSTON PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT -S in BOSTON, Massachusetts and and BUZZARDS BAY, MA.
QualificationsBasic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: 1. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR 2.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. To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Experience assisting Contracting Officer with contract drafts. Experience assisting with negotiations with potential contracts. Experience assisting analyzing bids and proposals. OR 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Specialized experience may include the following: Experience incorporating FAR clauses and provisions, developing requirements for technical proposals with appropriate evaluation factors, and applying simplified acquisition positions. Experience performing cost/price analysis, including review of complete cost and pricing data to determine reasonableness. Experience monitoring contract administration on the most complex contracts until final delivery and ensuring payments are completed and that the contract is closed out upon completion. OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Specialized experience may include the following: Experience reviewing documentation such as justification for other than full and open competition and preparing appropriate supplemental documentation. Experience conducting pre-bid/proposal conferences with prospective offers to arrive at a clear, mutual understanding of the requirements of the proposed contract. Experience serving as lead negotiator and negotiates with potential contractors and preparing all required documentation. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a Contracting Specialist and be responsible for procurement to support LOGCOM-9 and all Areas of Responsibility (AOR) including but not limited to: the acquisition of supplies, services, minor construction, or emergency response to procure any commodity/service required to support the the AOR.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: GS-9: Assists Contracting Officers with administering contracts, issuing modifications, and negotiating contract terms and conditions. Assists customers with finalizing acquisition package documents, to include work statements, market research, IGCEs, and other required documentation. GS-11: Reviews complex requests for procurement. Analyzes contract requirements, recommends revisions to the performance work statement, statement of work, statement of objectives or specifications, as necessary and decides on the type of contract, milestones and procurement plan. Reviews documentation such as justification for other than full and open competition and prepares appropriate supplemental documentation Incorporates FAR clauses and provisions, develops requirements for technical proposals with appropriate evaluation factors, and applies simplified acquisition procedures. Prepares and releases solicitation documents. GS-12: Independently reviews the most complex requests for procurement. Analyzes the requirements, recommends revisions to the performance work statement, statement of work, statement of objectives or specifications, as necessary, and ensures compliance with FAR and agency policies. Reviews documentation such as justification for other than full and open competition and prepares appropriate supplemental documentation. Incorporates FAR clauses and provisions, develops requirements for technical proposals with appropriate evaluation factors, and utilizes a variety of procurement techniques to satisfy requirements. Prepares and releases solicitation documents, and oversees the fair evaluation of quotes/proposals. A. Federal Acquisition Certification in in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation InformationRequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a public trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.