Supervisory Contract Specialist
Location
Delhi | India
Job description
Summary
The incumbent serves as a 'Supervisory' Contract Specialist & contributes to the mission by resolving critical problems & developing new approaches that are within the laws, regulations, policies & standard operating procedures. The Division of Acquisition Management provides professional advice & technical direction & assistance to Great Plains Area-wide Hospitals, Health Centers, as well as Urban Indian Health Centers and other programs and activities.
- Establishes area wide goals and objectives each year to monitor and evaluate progress of a wide range of contract specializations. Make decisions on the basic content and character of the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program.
- Manages, plans, develops and directs assigned contracting activities in tribally owned, direct Federal, and federally assisted projects within Indian Health Service.
- Supervises a staff of professional, technical and administrative employees who are engaged in various aspects of planning, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of the numerous complex health related contracts.
- Skilled in management and coordination of activities sufficient to control a variety of contractual actions occurring concurrently, in an overlapping fashion, or sequentially, and to control several simultaneous interrelated contracts with different contractors.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
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Background Investigation : If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Basic Requirement(s) OPM Link: Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov)
In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-
Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: performing the full scope of the acquisition cycle with contract authority for all acquisition functions; analyzing operational needs and making decisions on award of contracts, grants and cooperative agreements; providing technical oversight to Project officers in all phases of the acquisitions cycle; providing supervisory oversight to acquisition staff; establishing goals and objectives and monitoring and evaluating progress of staff.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
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
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), And The Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA) Have Student Loan Repayment Programs For Qualifying Health Disciplines. This Is a Competitive Process Separate From The Hiring Process. Opportunities For LRP Are Based On Agency Hiring Priorities And Availability Of Funds. For Additional Information Please Visit
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Great Plains Area
115 4th Avenue Southeast
Aberdeen, SD 57401
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