Contract Support Specialist (6 Month Roster)

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Duties

WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at :

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

Information Technology- IT Wide

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Evaluates and devises solutions to COR issues impacting employees and managers in all affected areas of the assigned contract(s).

Serves as an analyst responsible for accomplishing various contract related analytical studies and / or projects involving complex programs, systems, and issues, with impact on multiple IRS locations and / or organizations.

• Appropriately applies the principles of the COR guide as provided by the Office of Procurement and maintains case files in accordance with written guidelines.
• Conducts briefings and prepares comprehensive reports to keep managers and executives advised of assignments, contracts and their progress, and to communicate findings and recommendations.

Coordinates across operational Business Units in support of Contract Administration, to include HCO, IT, FMSS, etc.

• Directs, plans, and coordinates complex analyses of planned or proposed contracts which consider factors such as : impact on customers, other programs and policy and procedural changes, staffing, training and support requirements, risk factors, costs, and available alternatives.
• Initiates funding requests for contracts; writes the technical documents for the contract, to include Statement of Work (SOW), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP);
• prepares the Government Cost Estimate; and other required planning documents. Performs market research; works closely with the Contracting Officer throughout the solicitation process;
• develops and monitors timelines / milestones, leads or participates on contract technical proposal evaluation panels, tracks the delegation, Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA) and service contract funding;

prepares supporting documentation for decisions reached; and coordinates the phase in and closeout of contracts.

This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.

For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement :

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE 07 :

You must have at one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience includes : Experience that requires a range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to accomplish projects or studies involving programs, systems and issues that impact expected outcomes.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE 09 :

You must have at one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience includes : Experience that requires a range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to accomplish projects or studies involving programs, systems and issues with impact on multiple locations, programs and / or organizations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE 11 :

You must have at one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience includes : Experience with contract related assignments that require a range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE 12 :

You must have at one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience includes : Experience with contract related assignments that require a range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

Additional information

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application :

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (if applicable) - active, current registration / license

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.

m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date.

Agency contact information

IRS Brookhaven External

Next steps

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