Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary

As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit

Duties

As a Contract Specialist (Direct Hire), you will:

• Responsible for pre-award through post-award functions for a variety of health related, regulatory, or human services programs.


• Prepare solicitation documents which incorporate required Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and organizational policies and provisions; requirements for technical proposals; cost data requirements; and all other required data.


• Advise and provide recommendations on data that should be included in the procurement request.


• Perform cost/price analysis, including analysis of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness and conformance to applicable regulations.

This announcement is being used to create an inventory of applicants for Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) position and will be used to fill immediate and future needs.



Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. Your application will remain in the inventory of tentatively qualified applicants. Applicants that are among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration as requests to fill vacancies are processed by the Human Resources Office. Referral lists will be generated throughout the open period as vacancies occur. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.



This is an open continuous announcement. Qualified applicants will be considered as job opportunities occur and may or may not receive further notification regarding the status of their application.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ:

• US Citizenship required.


• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).


• May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.


• CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.


• Direct deposit is required.


• One-year probationary period may be required.


• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid: No


• This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.


• Supervisory position: No


• This position has a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C (Professional)) and continuing education requirement.


• In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

Qualifications
Basic Qualification Requirement:

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

   
   

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   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.

   
   

Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12.





Minimum Qualification for GS-11:



To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level, which must include the following experience: reviewing and administering contracts; and perform cost/price data requirements.



OR



Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.



OR



Combination of education and experience: Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.





Minimum Qualification for GS-12:



To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level, which must include the following experience: planning and conducting contract price/cost analysis of a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions; and negotiating and preparing documents for contract modifications.





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.



Promotion potential: Yes. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.



All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:



FAC-C (Professional)

• Current workforce members - Effective February 1, 2023, current workforce members certified at Levels I, II, III will automatically be certified in the FAC-C (Professional).


• New Federal employees - FAC-C (Professional) requirements shall be followed which includes 12 months of full-time experience applying a representative sample of technical contracting competencies.

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Former and present Peace Corps personnel may be considered to fill vacancies. Peace Corps personnel are eligible for consideration if you have completed at least 36 months of continuous service, without a break in service of 3 days or more. This requirement is consistent with section 7(a) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2506), which pertains to the appointment of Peace Corps staff (not volunteers) and is applicable within 3 years after separation from qualifying service with the Peace Corps. A copy of your SF-50 is required to support your request.



Peace Corps Volunteers may be considered to fill vacancies. Executive Order 11103 provides eligibility for appointment in the competitive service for any person who is certified by the Director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Volunteer or Volunteer Leader under the Peace Corps Act and who passes such examination as the Office of Personnel Management may prescribe.How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.



Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:



1. Your resume showing name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

• Classified or government sensitive information


• Social Security Number (SSN)


• Photos of yourself


• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.


• Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. Veterans' Preference (If Applicable) -If claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.

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3. Transcripts may be required - You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application package. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.



4. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter (optional)


• Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal).

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.



Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.



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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
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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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