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Supervisory Contract Specialist

National Institutes of Health · Posted 5 days ago

Hybrid Bethesda, MD $169K – $197K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

If you have experience in contracting, negotiating, and providing policy guidance and technical assistance to the acquisitions community AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), Office of the Director (OD). For more information, please visit https://oalm.od.nih.gov/.

What You'll Do

  • As a Supervisory Contract Specialist (OALM Deputy Director) , your duties may include: Participates with the Director, OALM, in policy development and guidance, program direction, and the implementation of DHHS policy.
  • Provides policy direction, leadership, and oversight of day-to-day functional activities of OALM.
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all functions and services of the Deputy Director's Office Establishes short-term and long-term goals, operational plans, and program direction and priorities for subordinate programs.
  • Responsible for the formulation and implementation of a wide range of policy and procedural materials pertaining to the management of NIH acquisition programs.
  • Participates and makes recommendations to the HCA/Director, OALM, in planning for NIH's annual acquisition program activity.
  • Plans, directs, and oversees all activities of DDO programs and/or branches.
  • This is a Code 4 supervisory position.
  • Although supervising others is not a major duty, it may be performed up to 25% of the time- Remove if not applicable

Requirements

  • This position is covered under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act.
  • As an HHS Acquisition Workforce position, selectee(s) must obtain a FAC-C (Professional) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
  • Applicants who possess a current FAC-C (Professional) Certification (or equivalent) must provide a copy of the certification with their application.
  • Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S.
  • National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
  • This information is required annually.
  • For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics.
  • Position requires Education, please submit transcripts.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
  • E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 13df5be6-f95a-4b5c-9f7c-a9c6179588a3

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