About this role

Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Serving as a contracting officer's representative and technical expert for all procurement and contracting actions for an office or large operational unit with responsibility for ensuring timelines and accuracy in the procurement process; Independently managing a portfolio of multiple, complex contracts and inter-agency/organization agreements; Provides analysis in development and interpretation of guidance for business management, budgetary, and financial analyses; Developing and conducting requirement analysis, independent cost estimates, and cost benefit analysis; AND Preparing statements of work, performance work statements, quality assurance surveillance programs, and/or statements of objectives; and maintaining all contractual documentation.

Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) III Certification: It is preferred that the incumbent has and is able to maintain the Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) III certification. The certification must be obtained within six (6) months of entrance on duty. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certification with application.) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.

If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

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