Supervisory Contract Specialist

This position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist in support of contracting requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its customers for Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), Office of Procurement (OOP), Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Acquisition Service Directorate 5. These acquisitions include complex contracts or programs that are critical in carrying out the mission of VA and other Government agencies. Major duties: The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops and directs acquisition and contracting strategies for complex, high-impact programs and initiatives critical to VA and other Federal agencies. Serves as the principal authority on complex and sensitive acquisition and contractual matters, providing strategic guidance and resolving critical issues with significant agency-wide impact. Exercises full supervisory and managerial authority over a professional workforce, ensuring accountability for performance, workforce development, employee relations, and mission accomplishment. Provides strategic leadership and direction for a professional workforce, establishing performance standards, ensuring accountability for organizational results, and aligning workforce priorities with mission objectives and program requirements. Serves as the senior acquisition advisor to program officials, leading acquisition planning activities, including market research, requirements development, acquisition strategy formulation, and solicitation preparation for complex, high-value procurements. Directs the evaluation of contractor proposals and leads complex negotiations, source selection activities, and pricing determinations to ensure best-value procurement outcomes and compliance with acquisition regulations. Leads acquisition planning and source selection activities for complex, high-value procurements, developing acquisition strategies, source selection plans, and evaluation approaches that support mission requirements and best-value contracting outcomes. Directs and oversees complex acquisition programs involving multiple requirements, organizations, and contractors, ensuring effective execution of mission-critical procurement initiatives. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: his position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Remote: This is not a remote position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Contract Specialist/PD20689A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Physical Demands: Subject position is primarily of an administrative nature in an office setting, however where travel to work sites is required there may be light physical work required, such as walking over uneven surfaces, or assisting technical personnel in taking measurements or elevations. Government travel for training, meetings, or customer interactions will be required in this position. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.