Supervisory Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary The NASA Office of Procurement seeks Supervisory Contract Specialists to plan, direct and supervise office activities including all pre and post award aspects of the acquisition program. These positions will be responsible for leading assigned activities at one of the listed NASA locations. Provides strategic direction for a diverse group of contracts and agreements for commercial and non-commercial goods and services, while maintaining strong communications and high quality products. 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. Duties Serves as a supervisor responsible for procurement, administration and close-out of a diverse group of major service, Research and Development (R and D), and/or spaceflight hardware contracts. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit, identifies strategic objectives, and defines technical work requirements and milestones. Participates as a key member of the organization and Agency procurement management team including organization strategy and assessment and succession planning. Presents programs of significant interest to high ranking representatives and professionally defend the Center and Program Manager(s) in controversial contractual actions. Provides authoritative and expert advice to Center/Agency stakeholders regarding business and industry practices, requirements characteristics for complex contracts and unprecedented contracting issues involving national interests. Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees. Requirements Conditions of employment This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements. Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements. Selectee will have a designated "Home Center, but may be assigned to support programs or projects at any NASA Center using virtual tools and capabilities. Selectee(s) will be required to work ON-SITE at the duty location selected. Duty location will be determined upon selection. This position is not designated as remote; however, may be authorized to perform work from an approved duty location based on mission needs and supervisory approval, consistent with Agency policy. This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section* This position may require a one-year supervisory probationary period. Qualifications You must meet all three requirements listed below; unless you are covered by an exception: The mandatory Basic Requirement shown in the Education section below; Specialized experience and/or directly related education , as shown below, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position; and Certification/Training requirements. To qualify for GS-15 , you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading and/or managing a team of contract specialists regarding acquisitions and pre/post award issues; Making authoritative decisions, providing expert technical guidance and consultation on procurement matters involving various large dollar contracts; Utilizing business acumen in advising senior leadership and contracting officers on matters pertai…

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