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Indian Health Service · 2 days ago

Contract Specialist

Indiana, United States

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of the contracting function from procurement planning assistance with program personnel through recommendation of award to administration of the contract and through final close-out using the system.

Develops plans, which include the development of the acquisition plan, market research, independent government estimate, performance work statement, statement of objectives, statement of work and other data requirements.

Advertises and/or negotiates the procurement and servicing of complex medical or facility equipment for which there are no known specifications or criteria on which to base the specifications or where copyright or patient rights may result in further complications.

Performs detailed analysis of bids or proposals which includes insuring compliance with specifications or advertised procurement and preparing all required documentation to support recommendation of award.

In both formal and negotiated acquisitions, performs detailed analysis of bids to determine responsiveness, financial responsibility and production capabilities of bidder.

Other duties as assigned

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Pass pre-employment examinationSelective Service Registration requiredConfidential Financial Disclosure Form requiredMeaslesRubella immunization requiredSeasonal influenza immunization requiredCOVID-19 vaccination requiredObtainMaintain certificationsSuccessfully pass E-Verify employment verification checkSet up direct depositUndergo pre-employment fingerprint checkUndergo background investigationSufficient experienceEducation requiredSpecialized experience requiredFederal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II requiredMeet all qualification requirements by closing date

Required

Must pass pre-employment examination.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

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.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain certifications, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

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.

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.

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; -OR- 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.

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: Examples include: Reviews the request for procurement and communicates with program personnel to assure all information is clearly set forth in the request; prepares solicitation documents which incorporate required Federal Acquisition Regulations and HHS policies and provisions; plans and conducts negotiates on price, technical requirements, and terms/conditions of the contract; maintains up-to-update status of deliverables, invoices, and other activities under the contract; prepares final decisions within delegated authority on disputes and claims from contract(s); debriefing unsuccessful bidders.

Must have a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II or the single-level FAC-C Professional certification.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.