This vacancy is for a Contract Specialist in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.
As a Contract Specialist, you will: Develop or carry-out policies and procedures to procure supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal advertising or negotiation procedures. Manage or perform the acquisition processes involved in the procurement or supplies, services, construction, ADP, and research and development. Administers, terminates, and closes out contracts. Develop acquisition strategy and plans procurements. Apply strategic sourcing and category management principles. Manage multiple concurrent acquisition actions being performed by a team. Evaluate contract price proposals. Analyze and advise on changes in policies and resources that affect program objectives. Identify problems, propose solutions, and defend recommendations. Write and communicate clear guidelines. Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences. Consult with the supervisor on priorities and unusual situations. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Contract Specialist ZA-1102-3, FPL: 4 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This JOA is also being advertised at the ZA-4 under OS-OAM-DE-26-13031506 under Direct Hiring Authority. The ZA-4 position is the full performance level of the ZA-3 position. If you wish to be considered for both the ZA-3 and ZA-4 positions, you must apply to both.
There is a positive education requirement for this position, please refer to the above qualification section. **NOTE** - Failure to provide transcripts and certifications will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
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