IT Spec (PLCYPLN) 'Contract Off Rep', GS-2210-13 FPL GS-13 (DH) (Term)

Summary

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

This is a term position and NTE 2 years and may be extended up to 10 years.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist (PLCPLN) 'Contract Off Rep', GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting operations, maintenance, development, and security activities, including system design, documentation, testing, installation, implementation, and audit response/readiness, of new and existing finance systems.
• Serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage FSA's equities in one or more technology acquisitions, holding responsibility for a full array of contract administration duties, across the full acquisition lifecycle, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, directives, policies, and publications.
• Contributing to Agency goals for cost efficiency and proper payments by monitoring contract and contractor performance and, prior to invoice authorization/payment, ensuring customer requirements are met in agreement with contract terms and that invoices are accurate and otherwise acceptable, per applicable statute/regulations.
• Proactively evaluating technology contracts and related financial information against FSA technology and business/stakeholder needs,and rendering expert analyses and recommendations for contract or program action(s) intended to increase efficiency, improve operations, or otherwise facilitate FSA in meeting its strategic goals/objectives.
• Supporting efforts to conduct various funding estimations, formulations, apportionments, and executions throughout the Federal budgeting and financial reporting lifecycles.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities, and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs).

Condition of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial 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 OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Key Requirements:

1. Must be a US Citizen.
2. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
3. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
4. Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
5. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
6. You may be subject to serve a one-year trial period.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1.Experience as a Contracting Officer Representative in a large, multifaceted (nationwide/Enterprise-level) Federal Agency (or equivalent) Program, independently and successfully managing large and/or intricate procurement actions across the full acquisition lifecycle, in support of strategic goals/objectives.
2. Experience as a leader of technology acquisition programs for national/Enterprise-level Federal technology programs/operations (or equivalent) , analyzing financial and operational data and procedures, and formulating recommendations for senior leadership on matters related to the improvement of technology management and/or technology acquisition programs and the innovation and implementation of new technologies or operational procedures.
3. Experience in Federal (or private equivalent) technology programs monitoring and analyzing large quantities of Multifaceted technology procurement financial information and developing data-driven budget planning, programming, execution, and evaluation documentation, including budget justifications to higher organizations, lifecycle cost estimates (LCCEs), Experience in Federal (or private equivalent) technology programs monitoring and analyzing large quantities of Multifaceted technology procurement financial information and developing data-driven budget planning, programming, execution, and evaluation documentation, including budget justifications to higher organizations, lifecycle cost estimates (LCCEs), capital planning and investment control planning reports, and total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) analyses, and total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) analyses.

Basic Experience Requirements Example (IT Specialist GS-12 and Above GS or Equivalent):
For positions at the GS-12, GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 grade levels, applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies, in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills. You must possess IT-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the nine competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 5. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 6. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 7. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 8. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 9. Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1. Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize technical, financial, and legal information into whitepapers, oral/written briefings, and authoritative strategic operational recommendations for leadership decisioning.
2. Skill in Federal or Private technology programs monitoring and analyzing large quantities of technology procurement financial information and developing data-driven source-selection and budget planning, programming, execution, and evaluation documentation.
3. Ability to independently analyze technology procurement financial and performance data, and accurately and effectively processing contract invoices for certification and payment.
4. Ability to analyze technology procurement data, Federal/private acquisition program management laws, rules, and best-practices, and proffering meaningful recommendations or plans of action for leadership consideration.