Supervisory Contract Specialist
What you'd do
Join the Indian Health Services as a Supervisory Contract Specialist (Compliance) within the Great Plains Area Office. This position provides leadership and oversight of acquisition compliance activities through audits, policy development, training, and technical guidance. The incumbent supports procurement integrity, regulatory compliance, and acquisition operations across the Great Plains Area. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Leads acquisition compliance reviews, audits, assessments, and risk analysis to evaluate compliance with acquisition laws, regulations, policy, and internal controls, recommends corrective actions, and supports organizational compliance oversight initiatives. Provides expert technical guidance and policy interpretation to acquisition personnel, program officials, and senior leadership on complex acquisition compliance matters, regulatory requirements, and acquisition strategies. Establishes and oversees acquisition compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks to strengthen oversight, improve organizational effectiveness, and ensure the consistent application of acquisition requirements across programs and operations. Oversees acquisition training programs, guidance materials, and workforce development initiatives to promote compliance, enhance acquisition competencies, and support acquisition personnel throughout the Great Plains Area. Supervises and coordinates the work of acquisition personnel by establishing priorities, evaluating performance, identifying training and developmental needs, and fostering a high-performing work environment that supports organizational objectives and mission accomplishment. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Contract Specialist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 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, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D. 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 Paragraphs A and B 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 D, 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-14: Conducting procurement or acquisition compliance reviews and audits, interpreting and applying federal acquisition laws, regulations, and policies; identifying compliance risks and recommending corrective actions; developing policies, procedures, or program improvements; providing technical guidance to management officials; developing and delivering acquisition-related training; and leading or coordinating acquisition, contracting, or compliance activities. In addition to the minimum requirements, the following certification is deemed essential for performing the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants who do not meet a selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or equivalent acquisition certificate as required by the position. (Attach a copy of the certification) In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must support your application responses Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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