The Justice Management Division, Procurement Services Staff, Acquisition Management Group (JMD/OBD) is seeking to hire a Supervisory Contract Specialist to advise leadership on the development of strategic goals for the staff and to supervise one of the two large contracting groups within PSS: the Acquisition Management Group-JMD or the Acquisition Management Group-OBD.
To qualify for the position of Supvy Contract Specialist (Assistant Director) at (GS-1102-15), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 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. AND B. 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. C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on 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. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service, which includes: Managing an Acquisition Management Program (e.g. contract management or procurement); Developing policies or procedures governing procurement, contracting, or acquisition program; AND Interpreting and applying regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to resolve complex procurement or acquisition issues. Mandatory Training: You must provide proof of an active Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional) at the time of application. If the applicant holds a valid/current Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) (Professional) or equivalency Level III contracting certification, then the applicant meets the training requirement. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/05/2025. YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume!
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Contract Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead and supervise a team of Contract Specialists, procuring a wide array of high-dollar products and/or professional and technical services. Complete contract pre-award and post-award phases for acquisition program(s) (cradle-to-grave). Advise management and leadership on complex and sensitive procurement matters within the purview of the Program Office client(s) supported. Provide Acquisition advisory services and Small Business Advocacy. Develop employee performance and work improvement plans, assign and manage workloads, identify training needs, interview candidates, evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions, as necessary. Perform work that requires the application of various contracting methods, techniques and use of different contract types in support of long-term procurements and forecasting activity or efforts.