Summary

This position is located in the Contracts and Grants Management Division (CGM) within the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-13, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4A which is generally equal to GS-13.

This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

• Plans and carries out assignments which include a variety of pre- and post-award functions associated with the procurement of various goods and services.
• Serves as a technical resource and advisor to organizations across the agency, in the procurement of goods and services needed for the successful accomplishment of MCC programs and operations.
• Performs pre-solicitation functions by working closely with program personnel to assist with development of the procurement package.
• Prepares contract supporting documentation and issues solicitations pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 36, and 37.
• Performs pre-award functions by analyzing quotes and proposals, including cost/price proposals. Manages the source selection process, conducts negotiations and prepares award documentation. Performs post-award functions by monitoring the performance of contractors, negotiating and preparing contract modifications as necessary.
• Analyzes business needs and determines the most appropriate contracting vehicle to use in acquiring various goods and services.
• Develops procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and specifications or technical packages. Develops contract justifications and reviews/comments on statements of work as applicable.
• Serves as a central point of contact with program offices and vendors to respond to inquiries. Plans, monitors, and tracks contract delivery, invoice payments, and financial status.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Some domestic and international travel maybe required

Qualifications

To qualify for Pay Band 4A you must meet the following:

A. 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 related positions. At least one year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position (Pay Band 4B or GS-12) performing a variety of pre-award and post-award functions associated with the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

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.

C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.

D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A review of your application and supporting documents will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for the position and to ensure that you have been placed in the appropriate quality category. The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as:

• Minimum Qualifications
• Technical Competence
• Writing

Based on the information you provided in your application package, you will be placed in one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and may be called for an interview.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Required Documents

The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

• Applicants MUST utilize resumes created using the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (
• Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, prior to your appointment, an official transcript will be required.
• If you are displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. See . To be considered eligible under ICTAP or CTAP, you must be placed in the "well-qualified" category for this position, as described above.
• Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: .
• If you are eligible for Special Appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable veteran, individuals with disabilities, former Peace Corps or other noncompetitive eligibility candidates.) requires submission of supporting documentation. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/fedhire.asp#authorities,

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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