Make a difference where it matters most! Join the Indian Health Service as an Acquisition Program Support Specialist provides acquisition support, contract oversight, and guidance on procurement planning, administration, and contractor performance. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Provides acquisition support and oversight for service and supply contracts. Advises program staff on acquisition planning and contract administration. Develops and reviews procurement documentation. Coordinates procurement activities with contracting offices and vendors. Monitors contractor performance and compliance with contract requirements. Ensures acquisition activities comply with regulations and support organizational objectives.
Note: The duty location for each position will be based on the specific location for which the selectee is hired to serve. Selectees will be required to report to and maintain the official duty station at the designated location. There is no option for remote or telework.
If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit, depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment.
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Geraldine.Arviso@ihs.gov · 5053686081
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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