Contract Specialist

In order to qualify for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102 position, you must have: A. completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; OR B. completed 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; OR C. occupied a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000. NOTE: Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. In addition, in order to qualify for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or an LL.B. or J.D. in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management); OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) Reviewing requisitions for supplies or services to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents; (2) Evaluating bids or proposals for supplies or services to ensure compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions; and (3) Evaluating the prior contract performance of potential suppliers to determine their financial responsibility; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. This position is covered under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act. As an HHS Acquisition Workforce position, selectee(s) must obtain a FAC-C (Professional) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Applicants who possess a current FAC-C (Professional) Certification (or equivalent) must provide a copy of the certification with their application. If you are selected for a position covered by a Bargaining Unit this requirement may not apply. Guidance on Business Related Coursework for the GS-1102 Contracting Series You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12566388
There are many vacancies across the National Institutes of Health. Please see below for a list of Institutes/Centers that are participating in this recruitment to fill their vacancies: National Cancer Institute National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Library of Medicine Additional ICs may participate in this announcement. It is highly encouraged to apply even if your desired institute/center is not listed.