Contracting Officer
What you'd do
As a Contracting Officer at the GS-1102-15, you will be part of the Acquisition Services Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will serve as the Director of the Acquisition Services Division in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the agency's Competition Advocate, and Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) with unlimited Delegated Procurement (DPA) Authority.
Major duties
Ensures agency procurement policies align with government-wide regulations by developing internal procedures that strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and support mission-focused acquisition practices. Selects and appoints contracting officers by issuing appropriate procurement authority delegations based on validated needs, required training, and regulatory qualifications under applicable acquisition rules. Serves as lead Competition Advocate by reviewing acquisition plans and justifications, identifying barriers to competition, and recommending corrective actions to expand full and open competition across the agency. Oversees procurement program performance to ensure headquarters and field offices meet mission needs, deliver measurable results, and consistently prioritize customer service in acquisition activities. Ensures effective use of simplified acquisition procedures to reduce administrative burden, expedite procurements under threshold limits, and improve mission support across all procurement offices. Manages and oversees the government purchase card program by monitoring compliance, ensuring proper training, evaluating approving officials, and maximizing the appropriate use of micro-purchase authority.
What you need to qualify
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below. Basic Requirements: You must possess a FAC-C (Professional) certification, have at least 4 years' experience in contracting or related positions, and a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. OR You must possess FAC-C (Professional) certification, have at least 4 years' experience in contracting or related positions, and 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. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. 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. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AS LISTED BELOW: For the GS-15: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes leading complex Federal procurement activities, overseeing acquisition policy, competition advocacy, contract administration, purchase card management, and integrated procurement systems. Requires experience managing IT acquisitions, integrated purchasing systems, and agency-wide procurement programs. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 15 level. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy 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.
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