Contract Officer Representative @ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Job SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Financial Management,Financial Services Group, Division of MSP Program Operations.. As a Contract Officer Representative, GS-1101-13, you will perform a variety of complex assignments related to contract management and oversight utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis and evaluation of contract operations and administration.

QualificationsALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1.Supporting the acquisition contract lifecycle by preparing solicitation documents, reviewing contract modification documents, and track deliverables; 2. Analyzing contract administration issues and recommend corrective actions to stakeholders; and 3.Utilizing the performance evaluation methods and surveillance plans and techniques for oversight of contractor performance.. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13072494

Major DutiesPrepare contract documentation (i.e. statements of work, independent Government cost estimates, acquisition plans, etc.) and related documents for review and approval.Prepare written products (i.e. briefing documents, contractor performance evaluations, reports, or cost/price analysis) for making program operation decisions.Provide advice/guidance to customers and leadership on contractual activity that impact operations, projects, and/or programs.Modify existing guidance to improve operational efficiency of the program.