Contract Specialist - Gaithersburg, United States - US National Institute of Standards and Technology

US National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Gaithersburg, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

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Perform the full range of pre-award and post-award Contract Specialist duties that are commensurate with their grade level and experience in support of one or more of the NIST locations.

Procure products and services which may include competitive and noncompetitive contracts for a wide variety of requirements such as IT (hardware, software, and services), technical services, commercial laboratory equipment, and many others.

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Perform the full range of pre-award and post-award Contract Specialist duties that are commensurate with their grade level and experience in support of one or more of the NIST locations.

Mentor other Contract Specialists.

May be delegated authority to serve as a warranted Contracting Officer (CO) for work within their area of responsibility, including, in some cases, serving as CO for contact specialists within their area of responsibility.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

U.S. citizenship
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE450
Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
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Completion of 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.

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IN ADDITION to the basic qualification requirements above, an applicant must meet the criteria below:

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Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience with acquisition regulations in support of acquisition management such as reviewing acquisitions for compliance with regulations and policies, reviewing acquisitions for accurate and complete documentation, and/or monitoring awards to ensure effective administration and prompt payment in accordance with established guidelines.

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Masters or equivalent graduate degree
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OR
LL.B or J.D.
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The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
Applicant Reconsideration

Education:

Additional information:

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here

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All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
A probationary period may be required.
This position requires the filing of an OGE450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees.

To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:

Telework
Flexible work schedules
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Familyfriendly leave
Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
Child and eldercare resources
Onsite childcare center
Lactation spaces
Wellness programs
Fitness center
Employee assistance programs
Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.

Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination.

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