Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Management Division's Asset Forfeiture Management Staff in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist to lead contract administration and policy development for nationwide forfeiture programs.

The role requires experience with contracting actions, policy interpretation, and directing the full range of contract actions. A FAC-COR Level II certification is required. Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-14 or equivalent.
• Specialized experience including developing policies or procedures for an agency acquisition program; advising on procurement actions/contracting procedures; and directing the full range of contract administration actions.
• A Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification is required.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Education cannot substitute experience for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Conceives and plans analyses, evaluations or investigations in unexplored program areas.
• Directs data analysis, summarizing facts, interpreting and utilizing data to determine patterns, trends or irregularities in program activities, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of law enforcement programs in regards to forfeiture program objectives, results and/or factors impacting performance.
• Advises on contracting actions, to include policy interpretation, for contracts of national scope.
• Prepares reports and/or written analysis regarding Department of Justice policies and positions.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification

Job description

Summary The Asset Forfeiture Management Staff of the Justice Management Division is responsible for the administrative management functions of the Asset Forfeiture Program in the Department of Justice. The Asset Forfeiture Program encompasses activities associated with seizure, management, forfeiture, and disposal of properties and assets of all types held by individuals, businesses, and criminal enterprises and used in the commission of Federal crimes in the United States and in other countries.

Summary The Asset Forfeiture Management Staff of the Justice Management Division is responsible for the administrative management functions of the Asset Forfeiture Program in the Department of Justice. The Asset Forfeiture Program encompasses activities associated with seizure, management, forfeiture, and disposal of properties and assets of all types held by individuals, businesses, and criminal enterprises and used in the commission of Federal crimes in the United States and in other countries.

Duties

Responsibilities

• Performs applicable administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Conceives and plans analyses, evaluations or investigations in unexplored program areas.
• Directs data analysis, summarizing facts, interpreting and utilizing data to determine patterns, trends or irregularities in program activities, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of law enforcement programs in regards to forfeiture program objectives, results and/or factors impacting performance.
• Advises on contracting actions, to include policy interpretation, for contracts of national scope.
• Prepares reports and/or written analysis regarding Department of Justice policies and positions.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a FAC-COR Level II certification.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist, at GS-0301-15 you must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below.

For the GS-15, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as developing policies or procedures for an agency acquisition program; advising on procurement actions/contracting procedures for an agency; AND directing the full range of contract administration actions for assigned programs.

A minimum of a Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification is required. You must provide documentation for verification.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 11/09/2026 closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Programs

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• Meet
• Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your

Well-qualified is defined as having 3 years of software development or forfeiture experience. The competencies for this position are listed below in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the announcement.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

Selective Service

If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs

The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to contact information located in this announcement.

Note

• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.

Resume - All Applicants:

You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) Level II certification must be provided.

If You Are a Current Or Former Federal Employee

• You must submit your most recent
• Submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation or appraisal, signed, showing your final rating. If a performance appraisal is not available submit a statement explaining why one is not available. Note: See

If you are a or a qualifying parent or spouse:

• When claiming a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
• If you are a
• If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See
• For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see

If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:

• Spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty: documentation showing 1) your spouse's active-duty status and 2) your marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
• Spouse of service members who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active-duty service: documentation showing 1) the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent; and 2) documentation of marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
• Spouse of service members killed while on active duty: documentation showing a) the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; b) the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; c) proof of the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); and d) a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.

If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under :

• You must submit "proof of a disability" documentation ("Proof of a disability" is a letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability).
• You must get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
• For more information about Schedule A and verification requirements, please see

If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under :

• You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
• Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
• See USAJOBS'

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Agency contact information

Kim Hall

Phone Email Address Justice Management Division, Asset Forfeiture Management Staff

2 Constitution Square

145 N Street NE

Room 9W.300

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

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We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.