Supervisory Contract Specialist

U.S. Marshals Service- Arlington, VA The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist. You will be responsible for serving as an Assistant Chief and representative of management as well as the first line supervisor over Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and staff that support USMS District and Headquarter offices. Major duties: As a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-14 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Planning, developing, and establishing the best contractual strategy for an acquisition, soliciting responses from contractors, performing detailed analysis, negotiating, and awarding different types of contracts. Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Providing advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interpreting acquisition regulations and policies within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as currently implemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR), while working under minimal supervision, and exercising reasonable initiative and independent judgment throughout the procurement process. 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. Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period. May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This position requires acquisition certification at the highest level to be able to earn and maintain an unlimited warrant in support of the organization.