LEAD CONTRACTING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

DutiesServes as the lead specialist responsible to the supervisor for assuring the work of the team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities.Advises high-level decision makers and management officials regarding budget and contracting issues, program operation considerations, and offers recommendations and strategic options for accomplishing program goals.Oversees and monitors contractor performance, provides technical oversight, and mitigates and resolves budget and performance issues of contractors that support or participate in complex CMS health care programs.Demonstrate expert understanding of Agency contract, budgetary, and operations policy and processes.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.Incumbent must possess and maintain certification as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level III. QualificationsALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.In order to qualify for this GS-14 position, you must clearly demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Providing technical oversight of contractor performance; and (2) Resolving budget and performance issues of contractors; and (3) Leading teams in completing projects related to contracting and budgeting; and (4) Advising and briefing senior leadership on the contracting and budgeting process.Selective Placement Factor: Incumbent must possess and maintain a current Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representative Level III (FAC-COR Level III). A valid, current FAC-COR Level III certification must be submitted with your application.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationBargaining Unit Position: Yes-American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923Tour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure: Not RequiredWorkplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at . Help

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Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your online application, resume, and CMS required documents will be used to determine if you meet eligibility and qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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