Contracting Officer Rep

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Program Integrity, Division of Program Integrity Support Contracts. As a Contracting Officer Rep, GS-1101-13, you will provide support to the acquisition and contract oversight efforts including pre-awards, post awards, and contract closeout within CPI. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Duties Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracts and performs and/or supports contract-related functions, including pre-award, post-award, and contract closeout actions. Communicating project status, problems to be solved, milestones, timetables, and deadlines and time frames for completion to Division and/or Group management. Provides advisory services, on a consulting basis, to the inquirer regarding contract requirements and operations. Resolves and responds to inquiries received from congressional staff, contractors, CPI staff, regional offices, and other CMS components. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. You may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to financial institution of their choice. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a COR III certification. Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. In order to qualify for the GS-13 , you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1. Assisting with the development of policies to accommodate changes in acquisition management and oversight activities. 2. Reviewing customer contract-approval requests for compliance with guidance, policies, and procedures. AND 3. Delivering formal and informal briefings to senior leadership on policies, procedures, initiatives and/or study impacts while supporting efforts to resolve issues and conflicts. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094448 Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923. Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Au…

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