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Supervisory Contract Specialist

Indian Health Service · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Phoenix, AZ $155K – $197K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

Chief Contracting Officer for the Phoenix Area Office in Phoenix, AZ, who will be responsible for all contracting, simplified acquisitions, Government purchase card transactions and agreements; and for carrying out a comprehensive plan for acquisitions support for the Phoenix Area health facilities and programs for emergency preparedness and response purposes. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

What You'll Do

  • Plans development, establishes and organizes the contract strategy for the overall acquisition contracting process within the Area for a wide variety of contracts, including Service, Construction, Purchased/Referred care contracts, staffing and locum tenens.
  • Provides oversight of the full range of contract functions and actions, specifically the planning, solicitation, negotiation, source selection, award, administration, protests, terminations and closeout of contracts.
  • Provides regional acquisitions support for the Area with the intent of optimizing regional buying power, reducing procurement lead-time, allowing specialization and providing a continuum of services.
  • Directs the full range of contract administration actions required for the acquisition program that includes the issuance of task orders, contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of contractor delays, contractor performance, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims, terminations, close-out and other required matters.
  • Functions as the Area point of contact for protests and terminations.
  • Provides contracting, acquisition review, support, and contract administrative support to other contracting offices.
  • This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.
  • Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
  • Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

Requirements

  • Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
  • Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
  • IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations.
  • Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
  • You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
  • Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
  • A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
  • Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
  • Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
  • Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.

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Job ID: e56a702e-725d-4f2b-8798-3a4322d5df38

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