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Contract Specialist
Office of Inspector General · Posted 61 days ago
About the Role
The GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Contract Specialist to be a proactive member of our team in the Office of Administration, Acquisitions and Operations Division. We are currently filling one vacancy in either Washington, DC or Atlanta, GA, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
What You'll Do
- →Responsible for contracting of a wide variety of supplies, vendors, equipment, and services; participating in the negotiation of equipment and services, including the procurement of specialty items, furniture, manpower, and maintenance services.
- →Assisting with the development and administration of procurement processes, including contract planning, development of requests, recommendations in proposals and the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, information technology (IT) equipment and systems, and supporting relevant OIG initiatives and interest.
- →Interpreting policies and procedures of procurement and contract information; accepting contract proposals and selecting awardees and researching the validity of data provided and providing alternative solutions, if required.
- →Working with other specialists internal and external, including senior members of the contracting team and the OIG Counsel, to resolve issues and formulate appropriate responses to procurement issues.
- →Assisting the contracting team in providing business advice and solutions to OIG program offices and senior leaders regarding all aspects of acquisition planning and management for the procurement of supplies and services based on expert knowledge of Federal contracting theories, statues, principles, practices, and procedures.
- →Providing excellent customer service to clients, responsive to clients' inquiries and issues, demonstrating flexibility and agility in procurement strategies and good judgement.
- →The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the original OIGs established by the Inspector General Act of 1978.
- →The OIGs were created as independent and objective entities within an agency to (a) promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the agency, and (b) to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in agency programs and operations.
- →The OIGs report to the agency head and Congress through semi-annual and other reports.
- →The GSA OIG operates as an autonomous entity within GSA under a presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed Inspector General who supervises a diverse team of approximately 300 professionals in headquarters' administrative, legal, and operational components and in regional operational offices throughout the country.
- →The GSA OIG is dedicated to protecting the public interest by bringing about positive changes in the performance, accountability, and integrity of GSA programs and operations.
- →Oversight is provided through auditing, inspections and evaluations, and investigations of GSA extensive procurement, real property, and related programs and operations, which primarily support other federal agencies.
- →OIG oversight components report their findings and recommend courses of action to promote efficiency and economy in the GSA's activities.
- →Applicants are encouraged to review the work and accomplishments of the GSA OIG on our website, https://www.gsaig.gov/.
Requirements
- ✓If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
- ✓Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- ✓Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- ✓Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level).
- ✓Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA OIG employee.
- ✓We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this.
- ✓Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- ✓Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
- ✓As a condition of employment, you must maintain FAC-C (Professional) certification throughout your employment in this position.
- ✓At the GS-12 level you must also obtain and maintain an acquisition warrant at the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) level, at minimum.
- ✓Upon promotion to the GS-13 level you will be required to obtain and maintain a Senior Unlimited Acquisition Warrant.
- ✓US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
- ✓Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Benefits
- ★You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Training and development
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6045f7ff-a28e-4e7f-bf43-ea37abf38373
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