This position is for a Contract Specialist/Senior Contract Specialist in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for providing the full range of contracting support to assigned FHFA program office(s).
Office of the Chief Financial Officer The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) provides leadership and oversight of the Agency's budgeting, financial management, strategic planning, contracting, internal controls, and enterprise risk management functions. The OCFO ensures fiscal integrity, promotes effective resource allocation, strengthens risk and performance oversight, and supports data-driven informed decision-making to advance the Agency's mission and strategic goals. Position Overview The Contract Specialist/Senior Contract Specialist will be responsible for assisting program office(s) in defining their acquisition needs; identifying sources for goods and services; determining the most appropriate method of procurement; negotiating the terms and conditions of complex contracts; and implementing all acquisition policies and procedures. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Contract Specialist/Senior Contract Specialist duties listed below are at the EL-13 grade level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Serve as contracting officer and business advisor in contracting for one or more FHFA program offices, with unlimited signatory authority over contracts with large funding levels and involve highly visible, agency-wide strategic programs. Perform work that includes the full range of contract specializations such as negotiation, cost and price analysis, and administration; and the entire range of contracting functions; i.e. award, pre-award, and post-award. Plan and develop the acquisition strategy for the assigned program office's acquisition program. Manage the contract portfolio for assigned program office(s); determine the types of contracts and contract vehicle to be used and prepare all supporting acquisition-related documents; and monitor contract performance. Serve as the principal contracting advisor on the team; provide acquisition support to team members; coordinate with General Counsel and other offices during the acquisition process; and appoint the Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs). Direct contract administration actions required for the acquisition program, including the issuance of contract modifications, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of contractor delays, contractor past performance evaluation, disposition of claims, terminations, and similar matters. Obtain appropriate audit and technical data; plan the negotiation strategy with the FHFA program office; and lead the negotiations with contractors to develop contract price, terms, and conditions. Apply appropriate methodologies and is responsible for such actions as carrying out assignments; advising FHFA staff; and implementing policy and regulatory requirements. Ensure contracts meet the requirements of relevant legal contracting provisions. Support outreach to qualified owned businesses during the solicitation process. Participate in providing information regarding FHFA's compliance with these regulations as requested. Maintain accurate obligation data in the procurement system, and participate in audits conducted by the Bureau of Fiscal Services, FHFA OIG, GAO, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov 771-233-7320
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