Description du poste
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provide the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
There are 3 vacancies available. These positions may be filled in any of the following locations: Washington DC; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA. The advertised salary reflects the pay range for the above locations. Upon selection, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's assigned duty location. The selectee(s) will report to their assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and be eligible for telework as determined by agency policy. This is not a remote position. The positions are located in the Department of Labor's (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE). OSPE is responsible for the management and direction of DOL's acquisition system and mission; providing effective, ethical, and prudent business advice; and robust acquisition policies and services. The GS-14 Contract Specialist is responsible for contracting actions within contracting divisions, actively engaged in all phases and activities related to the procurement process. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Exercises contracting officer authority for all contract actions and serves as principal business advisor to agencies on procurement methods for all supplies and services, ensuring compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and the RFO/FAR. Manages and directs procurement operations to meet programmatic goals, Departmental policy, and legal requirements, exercising sound business acumen and signatory authority with accountability for the quality of all contractual documents. Serves as technical expert on all aspects of procurement and contract actions, including development of work statements, critical analysis of technical/business proposals, and complex pricing arrangements and incentive structures (e.g., cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price-incentive-fee). Reviews and analyzes contract terms, conditions, and legal precedent to determine liability, monetary relief, and consistency with government contracting case law, ensuring decisions are defensible on appeal. Develops and implements procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines, incorporating GSA, OMB, and GAO decisions and directives to ensure proper contract execution Department-wide. Manages procurement workloads and resolves complex problems, exercising practical business judgment, political awareness, and calculated risk-taking/innovation; monitors performance and adjusts operations to meet emergencies or changing requirements. Represents the organization and advises customers on contractual matters with Federal agencies and private industry, including acquisition roles, responsibilities, and strategy development to meet mission needs. Communicates procurement information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences on acquisition processes and procedures. Ensures contractual documents are accurate, compliant with applicable regulations, grammatically correct, and logically organized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
You must meet the Basic Education Requirements (the individual occupation requirement, IOR) AND the Specialized Experience to qualify for the Contract Specialist position, as described below. Please read these requirements carefully. Basic Requirements: Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or
À propos de Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces. The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient, and effective transactions. The Department of Labor does not make unfavorable hiring decisions on the basis of an applicant's previous or current unemployment, or the fact that an applicant has experienced financial difficulty through no fault of his/her own and has undertaken good faith efforts to meet his/her financial obligations. Consideration is given to financial status in relation to appointments only where required by law, regulation, or Executive Order. Applicants with disabilities can contact the vaca