Acquisition Program Support Specialist

Make a difference where it matters most! Join the Indian Health Service as an Acquisition Program Support Specialist provides acquisition support, contract oversight, and guidance on procurement planning, administration, and contractor performance. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Qualifications

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. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: 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: assisting with the preparation and review of procurement documentation, including statements of work, market research, and cost estimates; coordinating with program staff and contracting personnel to clarify requirements and assemble complete procurement packages; monitoring contractor deliverables and documenting performance deficiencies for review by the Contracting Officer; reviewing invoices against contract requirements and records of goods or services received; and maintaining contract files and tracking expenditures, deliverables, and acquisition milestones. OR Submit a copy of unofficial transcripts to show completed 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work OR Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the GS-11 level. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants. GS-12: 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: providing technical guidance to program staff on acquisition planning and procurement requirements; developing and reviewing procurement packages, including statements of work, cost estimates, market research, and quality assurance surveillance plans; monitoring and evaluating contractor performance against contract requirements and recommending corrective actions to the Contracting Officer; reviewing invoices and verifying acceptance of goods and services; and analyzing contract obligations, expenditures, and performance data to prepare reports and recommend improvements to acquisition and contract administration processes. Condition of Employment: Must obtain and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level II certification within one year. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be eligible for referral.