Contract Specialist (Deputy Director, Osdbu), Gs-1102-15

Summary
This Contract Specialist (Deputy Director, OSDBU) is located in National Science Foundation, Office of Information and Resource Management. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the focal point for overseeing and managing implementation of the various day-to-day facets of NSF's program to promote initiatives for Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (SDBU).
This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
Any U.S. Citizen and ICTAP/CTAP eligible employee. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
Duties
As a Contract Specialist (Deputy Director, OSDBU), you will perform the following duties:

• Supports all efforts in organizing and implementing NSF's outreach to small and disadvantaged businesses; develops implementation plans and procedures in this area and plans and implements appropriate outreach activities to meet federal requirements for setting targets in support of small and disadvantaged business participation under NSF contract awards.
• Leads efforts for the planning, preparation, and tracking of special projects and initiatives that are related to promoting opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses.
• Performs interactions with small and disadvantaged businesses to educate individuals about federal small and disadvantaged business program requirements during both the pre-award and administration phases of contract awards.
• Works with senior staff across NSF Offices and Directorates to promote the understanding of SDBU programs, policies, and initiatives. Leads special studies and program evaluations; collects and analyzes information; selects appropriate methods for compiling and communicating critical SDBU-related agency data.
• Provides authoritative guidance and consultation for various NSF-wide activities that pertain to optimizing SDBU, including cross-Directorate workgroups that reach out to small and disadvantaged businesses. Provides expert analyses to staff members on issues and various projects for which promoting SDBU is critical.
• Provides authoritative information to management on the most complex topics in support of ad hoc working groups and review teams that support initiatives both within and outside of NSF.
• Researches and provides data, analysis, and information in support of special studies related to SDBU initiatives and to support SBA and OMB reporting requirements when requested by the Director, OSDBU. Provides advice and makes authoritative recommendations that are used to form management's position on a wide variety of technical and policy issues pertaining to OSDBU.
• Serves as a technical authority on procurement for developing and coordinating short- and long-range plans to promote opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses.
• Serves as a first line supervisor with responsibility for planning and assigning work, establishing standard and evaluating performance, providing advice/guidance, making decisions related to human capital, resolving complains, effecting minor disciplinary actions, identifying training needs, and improving the overall effectiveness of the office operations. Employee is responsible for ensuring compliance with EEO and DEIA principles.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

1. You must be a US citizen.
2. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
3. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

Additional Requirements:
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements below:

• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher, 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 AND 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions.

OR

• Have been continuously employed as a GS-1102 since January 1, 2000.

In addition to theIndividual OccupationalRequirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience listed below:
To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal service managing, overseeing, and promoting efforts to increase contract and subcontract awards to small and disadvantaged businesses. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Applying broad knowledge of procurement policies and procedures to support the planning, analysis, and evaluation of an agency's small and disadvantaged business utilization program;
• Developing initiatives to promote opportunities for small and disadvantages businesses;
• Providing technical advice and guidance regarding procurement activities involving small and disadvantaged businesses; and
• Negotiating small business goals with the Small Business Administration

Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education is required for this position as described in "Qualifications." You must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
Additional information
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is being advertised under a Direct Hire Authority. The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. for this position the competencies are:

• Acquisition Strategy
• Client Engagement/Change Management
• Contracting/Procurement
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Partnering

Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least "Very Good" with a score of 90.
To Preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12201035

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice and may also submit a cover letter.
  Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:
  
  • Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your "member copy 4 version" DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the VA letter or other documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
  • Performance appraisals and awards may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submitted.
  • You must submit proof of meeting the basic education requirement described in the QUALIFICATIONS paragraph. Therefore, you MUST submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
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