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Supervisory Contract Specialist (Section Chief)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 59 days ago

Hybrid Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Serves as Section Chief in either the Acquisitions Branch or Procurement Operations Branch, Administration Division, Federal Bureau of Prisons.
  • Oversees and ensures accountability for all contractual work involving acquisitions such as Information Technology, service contracts, and many other acquisitions essential to meeting the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) mission.
  • Lead role in developing the acquisition strategy and carrying out protracted and sensitive negotiations connected with major procurements.
  • Serves as lead negotiator and independently develops negotiation strategies which often include innovative contracting approaches.
  • Provides direction to technical evaluation and source selection committees in procedures of contract award.
  • Serves as liaison to numerous Central Office Divisions which may include assistance in evaluating award fee terms, cost adjustments, schedule extensions and contractor progress.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
  • Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
  • See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
  • ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: e7c6aada-91e1-467f-b843-5871d27b5137

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