AQUISITION SPECIALIST

To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience conducting pre- and post-award procurement actions, conforming to acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures Experience reviewing vendor contract proposals to determine reasonableness of prices for labor, materials, other direct costs, and profit Experience utilizing automated information tools and data bases to analyze data, export reports, and produce concise conclusions for reporting on contracting data Experience analyzing unique performance work descriptions to identify or resolve problems in contract specifications Experience reviewing contract proposals for compliance with the solicitation and directing source selection Experience reviewing contracts to determine their effectiveness and efficiency. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience solving problems over the acquisition of supplies, products, software, equipment, and services Experience monitoring contractor progress for compliance with contract terms, including price and delivery schedules Experience utilizing automated tracking tools to identify, approve, and fund contract requirements for supplies and services Experience analyzing contract plans, procedures, and policies, and recommending changes to improve effectiveness Experience reviewing proposals to assist in determining contractor responsibility or compliance with the terms of the contract Experience monitoring contractor progress for compliance with contract terms Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as an AQUISITION SPECIALIST in the HQ FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, of BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.