Contract Specialist

This assignment is a 1-year reimbursable assignment. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Contract Specialist Series Requested: 1102 Security Clearance: Public Trust (Suitability) In Person Only Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed and submitted with application.

Qualifications required: Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Federal procurement statutes. Ability to apply appropriate regulations to a variety of procurement actions. Demonstrated ability to manage procurement actions independently, including drafting solicitations, negotiations, contract award, and executing modifications using appropriate contracting methods and instruments. Skill in conducting cost and price reasonableness, market research, and performance evaluations to support sound business decisions. Ability to effectively brief stakeholders and leadership; and communicate with industry partners. Ability to resolve procurement challenges through critical thinking, collaboration, and application of sound judgment in complex or ambiguous situations. Ability to lead or contribute to acquisition teams and build effective relationships with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, Program staff, and Legal Advisors. Willingness to operate in dynamic, fast-paced acquisition environments, while supporting innovation and mission outcomes. Must hold a current FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA (Professional) contracting certification. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)