Summary As a Contract Specialist you will satisfy customer needs through the professional placement of Government contracts. Location of position: PBS Region 9 The Building Services Branch is responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions, e.g., price/cost analysis, negotiation, administration and termination in a Public Buildings Service organization. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Performs acquisition planning tasks, including reviewing/analyzing procurement requests, researching market conditions, determining method of procurement & contract type, developing acquisition plans, preparing source selection plans or technical evaluation criteria and plans, and preparing necessary justifications and documentation. Awards & administers a variety of contracts, including those awarded under Section 8(a) and other socioeconomic programs including sole source procurements. Develops and prepares contract solicitations, modifications, terminations, and other contracting documents, incorporating appropriate language, specifications and clauses based on various factors (market conditions, customer requirements, quantities required, etc.). Develops negotiation plans and objectives; holds conferences; and conducts discussions and negotiations with contractors. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date. Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-12 salary range in San Francisco starts at $108,245 per year. The GS-12 salary range in Sacramento starts at $96,148 per year. The GS-12 salary range in San Diego starts at $95,858 per year. The GS-12 salary range in Laguna Nigel starts at $101,121 per year. The GS-12 salary range in Los Angeles starts at $101,121 per year. The GS-12 salary range in Tucson starts at $88,525 per year. The GS-12 salary range in Las Vegas starts at $88,756 per year. The GS-12 salary range in Phoenix starts at $90,833 per year. To qualify, you must meet the following: Basic requirements for GS-12: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. GS-12: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience procuring building services, professional and/or non-professional services, and/or construction using a wide range of contracting methods and contract vehicles (i.e. purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, etc...) applying your organization's acquisition regulations and/or policies and involve four or more of the following: Planning and carrying out routine pre- and post-award acquisition actions Creating and preparing solicitation documentation and drafting the final contract Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors to ensure best value to the organization/agency Negotiating contracts, orders and modifications with multiple clauses and/or addendums Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses Evaluating acquisition program effectiveness in order to make recommendations for improvements Analyzing routine contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Education Requirements: Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #9P-2024-0071. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.