Job summary

Lead with distinction and protect national security as a Supervisory Contract Specialist. This role supports the Nation's security by overseeing contracts for background investigation services. The mission is diverse, requiring management of investigative policies, workload, finance, and enabler support. The incumbent will face dynamic challenges while contributing to the success of this critical mission.

Major duties

As a PROGRAM MANAGER you will be responsible for the following duties: Acts as the COR in oversight of DCSA BI investigative contracts Negotiates and implements contract modifications Develops plans for managing people and facilities Ensures investigation quality and integrity by monitoring and overseeing contractor performance Pursues to completion all complaints about contractor staff received from customers, case subjects, and the public. Oversees the handling of all DCSA BI special interest cases conducted by contractors.

Qualification

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/program-management-series-0340/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-14 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Conducting contract oversight responsibilities. Navagating contract acquisition requirements. Issuing requests for information and requests for proposals. Evaluating bids and proposals. Utilizing knowledge of contracting law, government oversight and best practices to source suppliers, vendors and service providers. Utilizing compliance requirements for federal contractors to measure and manage risk. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Please describe your experience organizing work, setting priorities, and determinings resource requirements. Please describe your ability to determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Please describe your ability to coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals, monitor, progress and evaluate outcomes. 2. Acquisition Strategy - Knowledge of the principles and methods for developing an integrated acquisition management plan that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events (for example, decision points, contract awards, test activities). Please describe your knowledge of the principles and methods for developing an integrated acquisition management plan that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events. 3. Stakeholder Management - Applies the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include: Start and end dates (including the month and year). The number of hours you worked per week. The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience. Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.