Acquisition Program Support Specialist

Indian Health Service; Chinle (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an Acquisition Program Support Specialist to provide acquisition support, contract oversight, and guidance on procurement planning, administration, and contractor performance. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, pursuant to 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duty location will be based on the hire location; no option for remote or telework is available. The selectee will report to the designated duty station and must meet education and accreditation

Qualifications

• Familiarity with federal procurement regulations and contract administration.
• Ability to advise program staff on acquisition planning and documentation.
• Experience coordinating procurement activities with contracting offices and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provides acquisition support and oversight for service and supply contracts.
• Advises program staff on acquisition planning and contract administration.
• Develops and reviews procurement documentation.
• Coordinates procurement activities with contracting offices and vendors.
• Monitors contractor performance and compliance with contract requirements.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

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).

Key Responsibilities

Provides acquisition support and oversight for service and supply contracts. Advises program staff on acquisition planning and contract administration. Develops and reviews procurement documentation. Coordinates procurement activities with contracting offices and vendors. Monitors contractor performance and compliance with contract requirements. Ensures acquisition activities comply with regulations and support organizational objectives.

Note: The duty location for each position will be based on the specific location for which the selectee is hired to serve. Selectees will be required to report to and maintain the official duty station at the designated location. There is no option for remote or telework.

Requirements & Education

If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. 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/.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit, depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 - $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.