Contract Specialist - SV-1102- I

Job Description

At TSA, we act swiftly and with integrity to:

Discover and stop emerging transportation security threats, utilizing state of the art technology.

Educate and provide friendly customer service to travelers.

Screen passengers and gather intelligence

Coordinate security involving aviation, rail, and other surface and maritime transportation.

Oversee most transportation-related responsibilities of the Federal government during a national emergency.

 
Securing Travel, Protecting People

At the Transportation Security Administration, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.  In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems.  We protect our transportation infrastructure from terrorist attack and ensure freedom of movement
for people and commerce.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess United States Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
Must complete a favorable Background Information Investigation (BI).
Must comply with the education and training requirements for this position.
Must be willing to travel occasionally. 

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

Arlington, VA

If you are selected for this position, you will serve as a Contract
Specialist in the Office of Acquisition, Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  You
will be responsible for developing strategies for the acquisition of
a wide variety of complex services, supplies, information technology,
and research and development services. You will use your knowledge of
pre-award and post award procedures to plan and conduct the contract
process from the description of requirements through contract
delivery.

Duties Include:

Preparing and issuing requests for proposals.

Conducting source selections and recommending awards to the
contracting officer.

Preparing all necessary documentation related to contracts,
including justifications and authorizations, determinations and
findings, and related correspondence.

Performing contract administration functions, including
but not limited to, preparing change orders, contract modifications,
definitization of letter contracts, and options for the contracting
officer's signature.

Monitoring progress and adherence to cost and schedule.

Developing the government position on claims and disputes.

Enforcing contract performance; making payments; negotiating
with contractors on the parameters established by the contracting
officer; placing orders under indefinite quantity contracts; and
making simplified acquisitions including purchases from GSA schedules.

You will provide guidance and assistance to lower level Contract
Specialists and may serve as coach or mentor in developmental
activities.  You may act as a Team Lead and as such coordinate work
assignments among staff.  Your contacts are internal and external and
you may act as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on
the application of policies, procedures, and regulations.

Back to top  Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
REQUIREMENTS for the I Pay Band:

A. Completion of all mandatory training (listed below) prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 equivalent or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least one year of that experience must have been specialized experience equivalent to at least the H Pay Band or GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector that typically included applying procurement regulations and contracting principles, including the latest and most updated procedures and techniques; conducting contract negotiations and analyzing cost proposals; soliciting, evaluating and awarding competitive contracts and/or task orders under multiple-award contracts; coordinating activities to control a variety of contractual actions occurring simultaneously; reviewing procurement strategies and proposals and making informed decisions; and dealing with internal and external customers in resolving issues.

AND

B.  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.

DOCUMENTATION: You must submit copies of your transcript(s) from an accredited college or university (for each school attended). You must also provide transcripts or certificates of the training required for this position.  Failure to do so will remove you from consideration.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:  In addition to the education and experience requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Department of Homeland Security training requirements:

Defense Acquisition University: CON 110 Mission Support Planning (or equivalent)
Defense Acquisition University: CON 111 Mission Strategy Execution (or equivalent)
Defense Acquisition University: CON 112 Mission Performance Assessment (or equivalent)
Defense Acquisition University: CON 120 Contracting for Mission Support (or equivalent)
Targeted Elective - 16 hours

Defense Acquisition University: CON 202 - Immediate Contracting (or equivalent)
Defense Acquisition University: CON 204 - Intermediate Contract Pricing (or equivalent)
Defense Acquisition University: CON 210 - Government Contract Law (or equivalent)
Defense Acquisition University: CON 353 - Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support (equivalent courses would be completion of both CON 301- and CON 333).
Targeted Elective - 16 hours
Targeted Elective - 16 hours
Two Targeted Electives - each should be a minimum of 16 hours of assignment or individual specific learning identified as developmentally beneficial for the individual for career progression. Electives can include formal training or education, seminars, conferences, special projects, or other developmental activities in the procurement field. Day-to-day work experience may not be used to fulfill elective requirements.

Substitution of Courses: Only courses offered by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or by a recognized equivalent provider may be used to meet the training requirements. Information on DAU equivalent providers may be found at: http://www.dau.mil/studentInfo/learning/appg.aspx

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES:

The following KSA's/Competencies have been identified as critical for
successful job performance.  These KSA's/Competencies were used to
develop the occupational assessment questions presented for your
response.

Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts,
techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation
and administration.

Knowledge of procurement regulations and contracting principles,
including the latest procedures and techniques.

Skill in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding competitive
contracts and/or task orders in multiple-award contracts.

Planning and Evaluating:  Determines objectives and strategies;
organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements;
coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals;
monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational
plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

Strategic Thinking:  Formulates effective strategies consistent
with the business and competitive strategies of the organization in a
global economy.  Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a
long-term perspective.  Determines objectives and set priorities;
anticipates potential threats or opportunities. 

Oral Communication:  Makes clear and convincing oral
presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and
clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of
ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.

Written Communication:  Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a
clear, convincing, and organized manner.

Required Skills

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Planning and Evaluating

Additional Info

• Intended Start Date:
  03/22/2010
• Employment Type:
  Full Time
• Compensation:
  Annual Salary
• Salary Range:
  $72,662 - $112,689

• Minimum Education:
  College Degree
• Experience Level:
  None
• Travel Requirement:
  Up to 25%

Company Info

• Name
  Transportaion Security Administration
• Company Website
  https://tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov/tsajobs/TSAJobs.aspx
• Industry
  
• Awards and Accolades
  

• Number of Employees
  Not Specified
• Type of Company
  Not Specified
• Stock Ticker
  

Contact Info

• Contact Name
  HR Helpdesk
• Phone Number
  877-872-7990
• Contact Email
  Helpdesk@TSA-HRAccess.com
• Contact Preference
  Email