This position is located in the Support Services Division, Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA/EX/GSO), Department of State (DoS). The mission of the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA) is to serve the American people by effectively communicating U.S. foreign policy priorities and the importance of diplomacy to American audiences and engaging foreign publics to enhance their understanding of and support for the values and policies of the United States.

Duties

Reviews modifications to solicitations to address matters such as specification changes, rate adjustments, language ambiguities, and/or clarification of contract clauses and provides recommendations to the CO. Assesses prospective contractors’ financial responsibility and ability to produce required good and services within budget, on time, and at the levels of quality required by the contract. Enters amendments and modifications in Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) to add/delete positions or reflect other contractual changes or modifications. Coordinates with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts to draft and/or revise technically sound and accurate Performance Work Statements, including technical evaluation criteria and government cost estimates.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.   NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in providing contract and procurement policy/program management support including resource planning, systems, goods, and services.  Experience in reviewing modifications to solicitations to address specification changes, rate adjustments, language ambiguities, and/or clarification of contract clauses and provides recommendations to the Contracting Officer (CO). Experience in utilizing negotiation and/or persuasion to obtain compliance or agreement with contractual positions. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Kimberly Mingo
• Phone: 771 205-2090
• Email: [email protected]