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This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cutoff date for this position will be February 21, 2025.Serving as a Contract Specialist GS 1102 11, makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Procurement Division under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD).
Typical duties include:
- Acquiring supplies, services and construction requirements using applicable procedures from the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency regulations as well as associated guidance.
- Preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs); analyzing Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and working with requisitioners to clarify requirements and documentation; coordinating alternate items with requisitioners to determine adequacy.
- Analyzing purchase requisitions (PR's) and work with requisitioners to clarify requirements and documentation, along with requisitioners to determine adequacy.
- Developing negotiation positions and negotiating with contractors; and determining the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered.
- Evaluating the proposals/bids or quotations received in response to the solicitations; performing contract administration including preparation of modifications, coordination with requiring activities and vendors on delinquent deliveries, taking appropriate administration action to resolve delivery problems, and providing status to requisitioners and others such as finance or receiving; and assisting in processing of claims and protests.
- Determining the appropriate contracting methods and types to be used and determining the appropriate clauses and provisions to be included in contact actions.
- Assisting requisitioners in preparing adequate requirement documents such as statements of work (SOWs) or Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition; researching and identifying proper mandatory sources of supply as defined in FAR prior to starting solicitation process; and assisting in training requisitioners on documentation requirements and general procurement knowledge that facilitates effective PR processing.
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit.
Any applications received AFTER 2/21/2025, will be kept in a hold status and will only be reviewed if the hiring manager request additional applications or if other vacancies become available.
Basic Requirements: Successful completion of a four-year course of study, leading to a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university; OR completion of 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. You must submit a copy of your official college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) that includes the number of semester or quarter hours completed.
Exceptions to the Basic Requirements: Federal employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic requirements for positions they occupied on January 1, 2000.
In addition to the basic educational requirements listed above, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level you must also meet possess one of the following:
For all Contracting Series, 1102 positions at GS-5 through GS-12: Selectee must meet position requirements for Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification4 within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
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One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal service procuring and administering contracts and orders for supplies, services, equipment and/or construction requirements; performing market analyses, requesting and evaluating Requests for Proposals, Invitation for Bids and Requests for Quotations; and determining appropriate simplified acquisition methods and/or contracting methods to be used; OR
Three full academic years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; from an accredited college or university, related to the work of the position to be filled. You must provide transcripts OR
An equivalent combination of graduate education from an accredited college or university and specialized experience, related to the work of the position to be filled. Only in excess of 36 semester hours will be accredited. You must provide a copy of your transcripts.
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level.
All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
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.Positive Education: In addition to the qualifications listed above, you must possess the following level of education by the closing date of this announcement:
Successful completion of a four-year course of study, leading to a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university; OR completion of 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. You must submit a copy of your official college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) that includes the number of semester or quarter hours completed.
Exceptions to the Basic Requirements: Federal employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic requirements for positions they occupied on January 1, 2000.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.