Contracting Officer's Representative

Drug Enforcement Administration; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Drug Enforcement Administration in the Department of Justice seeks a Lead Representative to manage high-priority contracts and support Program CORs in administering counternarcotic programs. The role emphasizes complex contract oversight, development of statements of work, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition standards.

Applicants should demonstrate Level III Federal Acquisition Certification and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level with three of the listed

Qualifications

• Selective Placement Factor: Level III Federal Acquisition Certification (must submit certificate).
• Specialized experience: at least one year at GS-12 level or equivalent, with three of the listed duties.
• Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.

Responsibilities

• Administering and overseeing contracts involving acquisition of supplies, services, or equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, schedules, and quality standards; review deliverables, invoices, and financial activity; conduct inspections and QA activities.
• Develop or review statements of work and acquisition requirements.
• Maintain contract administration records; coordinate with contracting officials, program managers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve performance issues and support successful contract completion.

Skills

Federal Acquisition Certification

Contract administration

Performance monitoring

SOW development

Contract records management

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Operations Division,Office of Operations Management. This position's primary purpose is to serve as a Lead Representative focusing on high priority and/or high value contracts and supporting the Program CORs to administer a variety of contracts that support counternarcotic law enforcement programs.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet the following requirements:

A). Selective Placement Factor: Applicants must be Level III Federal Acquisition Certified. (Must submit a copy of your certificate). AND

B). Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-12 grade level and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties.

Specialized 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: One year of experience (equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service) that includes performing at least three of the following duties:

• 1) Administering and overseeing administering and overseeing contracts involving the acquisition of supplies, services, or equipment.
• 2) Monitoring and evaluating contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, schedules, and quality standards; reviewing deliverables, invoices, and financial activity; conducting inspections and quality assurance activities.
• 3) Developing or reviewing statements of work and acquisition requirements.
• 4) Maintaining contract administration records; and coordinating with contracting officials, program managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve performance issues and support successful contract completion.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.