About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) with vacancies in each listed location. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-26-12971380-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Participating in the procurement of supplies, equipment, services, or performing contracting activities such as performing pre-award and post-award procurement actions, preparing requisitions, tracking funds, etc.; and Reviewing advice or guidance on acquisition and procurement strategy. To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Planning or coordinating the procurement of supplies, equipment, services or performing contracting activities for a program or project (i.e. performing pre-award and post-award procurement actions, preparing requisitions, tracking funds, etc.); Providing technical advice or serving as point of contact to provide information on acquisition and procurement strategy; and Providing procedures or plans for the development or implementation of acquisition strategies for a project.
Major DutiesAs an Acquisition Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the Senior Acquisition Management Specialist, working as a liaison with the Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), and within the organization, performing a variety of procurement and acquisition functions. Lead, conduct or participate in developing an acquisition strategy that identifies the acquisition approach, including cost and risks, meeting program objectives, and addressing obsolescence, supportability and technology refresh during the system or program life cycle. Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for short and long-range implementation of assigned operations and programs. Define project scope, unique requirements, milestones, establish deliverables, set priorities, and coordinate and integrate program or project activities. Develop procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and management processes. Serve as the procurement and contract expert advising senior management, leading and overseeing contract development and administration to obtain high-quality professional and technical services to meet the office's goals and objectives. Procure supplies and services that may require specialized handling provisions, terms and conditions. Advise contracting officer representatives, program managers, and technical personnel on the development of statements of work. Formulate contracting approach, secure supplies, services or construction, and formulate guidelines. Implement new developments, and provide policy interpretation to support contracting activities. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level III and Grants Federal Program Officer Lead to participate in multiple phases of the federal acquisition life cycle, including pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, contract administration and management. Develop technical and administrative requirements for small to large ($11M+) contracts, required to support the mission and function of the office, and assist in developing contract projections and preparing requisitions for the procurement of required goods and services.RequirementsKey Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possesses or must be certified as a COR Level III within 24 months of employment; certification must be maintained thereafter. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.