Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Supplies, Services and Material Management Division (SSMMD) Branch. The incumbent is a contract specialist who performs a variety of duties, to include inviting competitive bids, negotiating proposals and entering into contractual agreements between the AOC and private concerns for acquisition of supplies and services.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.
Duties
The selectee performs the full range of contract administration functions required for the acquisition of significant, politically sensitive procurements.
Major Duties:
Performs a variety of duties involving pre and post award functions, including issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of delays and/or performance issues, contract reviews to evaluate performance, issuance of contractor performance appraisals/assessments, sub-contractor surveillance, disposition of claims, commissioning, acceptance, completion of closeout procedures and similar matters as directed.
Reviews contractor performance through site visits, email correspondence and telephone conversations as appropriate; Monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical, financial, delivery and other terms of the contract.
Serves as Contracting Officer with a signatory authority to enter into contracts for acquisition of significant requirements or programs.
Prepares formally advertised and negotiated solicitations and contracts, including all related documentation.
Drafts nontechnical specifications, delivery or performance requirements, inspection instructions and all other special and standard clauses; Prepares all documents required for contract awards.
Performs detailed analysis to determine completeness and responsiveness of bids in the case of Invitations for Bids (IFBs), quotations in the case of Request for Quotes (RFQs) and compliance of offeror’s proposals with solicitation requirements in the case of Request for Proposals (RFPs).
The selectee must have exceptional oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with large groups and write coherent, compelling memorandums and/or white papers and to interface with senior leadership, project executives, technical experts and AOC staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
- FAC-C (Professional) certification or equivalent experience is required.
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards
Within the resume, candidates must demonstrate evidence of the specialized experience which relates to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes the following:
- Broad knowledge of contracting policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
- Performing pre-award and post-award functions;
- Preparing solicitation documents, analyzing proposals, negotiating with potential contractors;
- Performing cost and/or price analysis; and
- Administering contracts, preparing positions on protests, and closing out contracts.
** You must have a FAC-C (Professional) certification or equivalent experience.
Education
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must possess the following:
- 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.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.
Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing if selected.
Transcripts are required upon selection.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
- Contracting/Procurement
- Cost Estimation and Analysis
- Administration and Management
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions.
Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Next steps
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