Joining the Secret Service, Office of Enterprise Readiness, Procurement Division will allow you to provide leadership, oversight, expertise and advice on acquisition planning and all phases of procurement and contracting. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation Veterans' preference does not apply. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. OR B. Exception: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy as of January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph C. (Please Note: Unless you have held a GS-1102 position prior to January 1, 2000, this exception only allows you to apply for positions at your current grade level. In order to be promoted to a higher grade level, you must meet the Basic requirement above. You must provide an appropriate SF-50 to verify your grade level if you are a federal employee and applying for this exception). OR C. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraph A above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph C, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action. (Please note: If you are applying under the Exception or Waiver, you must indicate that by making the appropriate selection on the assessment questionnaire). AND You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $$142,488.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Conducting market research, negotiating contract terms and conditions with interested suppliers and awarding contracts to successful offers. Ensuring contractors adhere to regulations by periodically evaluating their performances and terminating contracts when contractors violate terms and conditions. Managing and coordinating procurement activities to contract for various commodities and services occurring concurrently and guiding simultaneous interrelated contracts with different contractors. Serving as a technical authority providing guidance to subordinate staff on special studies, and comprehensive reviews to resolve operational issues and to improve the efficiency of the procurement process. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this 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. 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 Human Resources Office.
The selectee will serve as a Lead Contracting Specialist in the Office of Enterprise Readiness, Procurement Division. Typical work assignments include: Developing acquisition procedures and strategies. Providing authoritative interpretation of the Department of Homeland Security policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and procedures on implementation of those policies. Serving as a Contracting Officer to enter binding contracts on behalf of the Government for commodities and services. Planning work to be accomplished by junior contract specialists, setting and adjusting short-term workload priorities based on decisions concerning acquisition strategies, and preparing schedules for completion of contractual actions. Apply for this exciting opportunity to provide leadership and oversight of procurement and contracting. This Lead Contracting Specialist position starts at a salary of $142,488.00,GS14, with promotion potential to $185,234.00 GS-14.