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Acquisition Management Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Boulder, CO $106K – $187K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 General Business And Industry ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information (NESDIS), Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer (OCFO/CAO), Data Analysis and Systems Integration Branch (DASIB), with 1 vacancy in Lanham, MD; Greenbelt, MD; Riverdale Park, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Suitland, MD; College Park, MD; Asheville, NC; Boulder, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Madison, WI; or Stennis, MS.
What You'll Do
- →As an Acquisition Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Lead and oversee contract development and administration to obtain high-quality professional and technical services to meet National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) mission goals and objectives.
- →Utilize descriptive, diagnostic, predicative, or prescriptive analytics to summarize raw data from a variety of systems and sources in order to make conclusions and recommendations for policies, more efficient business operating models, or streamlining of various processes and programs to Leadership.
- →Manage the Acquisition Budget, reviewing all obligations for travel, supplies, training, etc.
- →Conduct audits of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) files to ensure compliance of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- →Assist staff through the procurement process, such as developing Statements of Work, filing documentation, writing memorandums, processing invoices, and cradle to grave contract administration to, include closeouts, according to established guidelines and instruction from higher graded specialist.
- →CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to obtain and maintain active Level 3, FAC-C Certification in Contracting.
Requirements
- ✓This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- ✓Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- ✓The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- ✓Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
- ✓This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7c65739e-579f-4a7c-a9f4-fab9dab4add4
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