Business Operations Specialist (SARSAT Division)
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1101-13, Business Operations Specialist (SARSAT Division) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking Division (CG-SAR-3) in Washington, District of Columbia.
Major duties
You will serve as a Business Operations Specialist (SARSAT Division) and be responsible for providing specialized support to the U.S. SARSAT Program by performing expert data analysis, contract administration support, and stakeholder coordination, particularly for critical systems, national and international agreements.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Compiling, analyzing, and reporting on contract execution data for critical acquisition programs, focusing on those involving national and international agreements or specialized technical requirements. Providing specialized advice and assistance to the U.S. Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) program office on all aspects of contract development, execution, and administration, particularly for programs with unique technical requirements or international components. Serving as the web content manager for acquisition-related content. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Contract Administration - working knowledge of contract administration principles and best practices, particularly in the context of complex technical acquisitions or programs involving international agreements. Risk Analysis - conducting in-depth analysis to identify and mitigate risks associated with contract execution and administration. Acquisition Lifecycle - collaborating with stakeholders across the acquisition lifecycle to ensure efficient and effective contract management. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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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