Contract Specialist

This vacancy is for a Contract Specialist in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce. Major duties: As a Contract Specialist, you will: Perform life-cycle acquisition services for a diverse customer base. Develop, coordinate, and implement initiatives that advance the agency mission related to acquisition services. Hold unlimited Contracting Officer warrant authority and serve as Contracting Officer, negotiating terms and conditions to achieve best value on highly complex multimillion-dollar contracts. Direct the full range of purchasing and contract administration activities, including but not limited to the preparation of market research reports, acquisition plans, solicitations, contract awards, modifications, and contract administration through contract closeout, assuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, statutes, and policies and Departmental and local office supplements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements. Create a collaborative environment with technical, legal, fiscal, and acquisition representatives to achieve mission success. Monitor office-wide performance activity, resolving problems necessary to meet acquisition Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Advises executives (i.e., Director for Acquisitions) and other senior leadership on the entire range of acquisition matters and builds consensus among stakeholders regarding strategies that contribute to more efficient allocation of resources. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Contract Specialist ZA-1102-5, FPL 5 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: No