Lead Contract Specialist

The Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC) is led by the VA Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO) and is responsible for directing department-wide procurement, acquisition, program management, contract administration, construction, and logistics activities. This office oversees the planning, design, construction, and facilities management of VA real property. The Selectee serves as a Contract Specialist (Team Lead) providing services to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Major duties: ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION OR REMOTE POSITION. YOU MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RETURN TO OFFICE POLICY AND BE ABLE TO WORK ON SITE AT VA OWN/LEASED SPACE*** The Selectee will work closely and collaborate with program customers throughout VBA at all levels. The position is required to possess significant technical expertise and provide operational training at all levels of the organization. The Contract Specialist is also a subject matter expert in federal acquisition as it is practiced in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Duties include but are not limited to: Monitors work assignments and workload during all phases of the process to ensure objectives are met. Conducts team meetings to update members on workload, best practices, and continuing expectations. Provides quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer inquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints. The incumbent is expected to assist team members with customer services issues, particularly when team members are not able to manage customer complaints or conflicts. Serves as an advisor to management on the full range of all team matters in support of VBA's mission and represents the Office of Procurement Operations supporting VBA as a subject matter expert at meetings, conferences and other forums which may include both public and private sector participants. Reviews and completes requirements related to special studies, projects and/or programs that have VBA wide impact. May serve as Acting Supervisor in absence of supervisor and/or represent leadership's perspective on Department or VBA wide meetings. May represent the supervisor in OIG, GAO meetings and assessments. Conducts technical reviews of contract files in the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) to assure all required contract documentation has been completed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Contract Specialist/PD38991-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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.