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Summary As a Supervisory Contract Specialist, you will supervise a team of contract specialists to deliver acquisition excellence through timely & quality contracts and world-class acquisition service. Location of position: GSA - Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) - Office of Acquisition Operations. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities The Office of Acquisition Operations is responsible for providing quality contract solutions to Federal agency customers. This Supervisory Contract Specialist position is responsible for the following major duties: Supervise a team of contracting professionals to perform pre-/post award functions involving highly specialized procurements, typically involving Transportation services through the use of Multiple Award Schedule contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and other commercial contracting methods. This position will also support emergency contracting requirements submitted to GSA from other Federal agencies. Provide assisted acquisition services to Federal agency customers as needed. Serve as an acquisition expert to subordinate contract specialists. Direct the full range of contract administration actions required for the programs. Terminate contracts for the convenience of the Government or default by the contractor. Issue necessary modifications. As needed, explore new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contractual arrangement. Direct disposition of claims and similar matters. Plan and delegate workload to be accomplished among the Branch staff subordinates to meet priorities, schedules, and requirements established at the organizational level. Revise work schedules to meet changes in workload or to improve workflow, increase productivity, enhance customer service, and promote overall customer and employee satisfaction. Evaluate the performance of subordinates within established timeframes and performance metrics. Regularly discuss and advise employees on their work performance and progress. Make recommendations for improvement, promotion potential, and training through regular feedback and individual development plans. Encourage professional development. Provide recognition and praise as appropriate. Recommend selection of employees for awards and commendations. Resolve and/or refer grievances and more serious/unusual complaints to the Director. Responsible for ensuring the Branch operates within the acquisition framework stipulated by the Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Acquisition Regulations, and related public laws, policy, guidance, and directives. Provide expert, authoritative advice to program officials on a wide range of contract methods and procedures to improve the operational effectiveness of the organization in fulfilling its assigned responsibilities. Serve as principal advisor to program officials, representing the agency in procurement planning meetings. Provide expert technical guidance, coordination, and consultation to identify procurement objectives and methodologies, implement new developments, and provide policy interpretation to various contracting activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 salary range starts at $122,198 per year. The salary shown in this announcement does not include locality pay. Locality pay will be determined once the selectee's duty location has been established. To view current locality rates, visit - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule/ You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below: 1. All of a, b, and c below: (a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. (b) At least 4years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and (c) Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. 2. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position. However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or 3. 3. Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist. Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing complex (high-risk, difficult to define specifications, restricted/limited market competition and spend in a number of categories) contracting assignments procuring supplies and/or services using the full range of contracting methods, contract vehicles and types. Procurement of these supplies and/or services at this level include: Determining the method of procurement and the contract type (such as fixed price, fixed price economic price adjustment, various cost type contracts, requirements contracts, performance based acquisitions, and multiple award schedules;) and developing an acquisition plan; Preparing determinations and findings and solicitation documents; Performing detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals, and making competitive range determinations; Planning the negotiating strategy, coordinating strategy with negotiating team, and leading negotiations; Developing pre-negotiation positions, determining negotiation strategies, and preparing justifications; Preparing initial agency position on protests from unsuccessful bidders and recommending a decision on claims arising under a contract; Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses; Analyzing complex contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. This position requires a current FAC-C (Professional) and a Senior Unlimited Acquisition Warrant. You must provide a copy of these documents to be considered. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.