Acquisition Management Specialist

Summary This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) with vacancies in each listed location. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-26-12971379-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Learn more about this agency Duties As an Acquisition Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the Senior Acquisition Management Specialist, working as a liaison with the Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), and within the organization, performing a variety of procurement and acquisition functions. Lead, conduct or participate in developing an acquisition strategy that identifies the acquisition approach, including cost and risks, meeting program objectives, and addressing obsolescence, supportability and technology refresh during the system or program life cycle. Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for short and long-range implementation of assigned operations and programs. Define project scope, unique requirements, milestones, establish deliverables, set priorities, and coordinate and integrate program or project activities. Develop procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and management processes. Serve as the procurement and contract expert advising senior management, leading and overseeing contract development and administration to obtain high-quality professional and technical services to meet the office's goals and objectives. Procure supplies and services that may require specialized handling provisions, terms and conditions. Advise contracting officer representatives, program managers, and technical personnel on the development of statements of work. Formulate contracting approach, secure supplies, services or construction, and formulate guidelines. Implement new developments, and provide policy interpretation to support contracting activities. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level III and Grants Federal Program Officer Lead to participate in multiple phases of the federal acquisition life cycle, including pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, contract administration and management. Develop technical and administrative requirements for small to large ($11M+) contracts, required to support the mission and function of the office, and assist in developing contract projections and preparing requisitions for the procurement of required goods and services. Requirements Conditions of employment Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. *Note: A one year probationary period will be required unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, 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; 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 then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possesses or must be certified as a COR Level III within 24 months of employment; certification must be maintained thereafter. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Participating in the procurement of supplies, equipment, services, or performing contracting activities such as performing pre-award and post-award procurement actions, preparing requisitions, tracking funds, etc.; and Reviewing advice or guidance on acquisition and procurement strategy. To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Planning or coordinating the procurement of supplies, equipment, services or performing contracting activities for a program or project (i.e. performing pre-award and post-award procurement actions, preparing requisitions, tracking funds, etc.); Providing technical advice or serving as point of contact to provide information on acquisition and procurement strategy; and Providing procedures or plans for the development or implementation of acquisition strategies for a project. Education Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy. Additional information ICTAP and CTAP Candidates: Eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: Copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; Copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: Copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). Copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location; Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. NOAA participates in e-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility 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.