Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1571-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Contract Oversight Specialist, you will: Manage and exercise oversight in planning, monitoring, and providing support on procurement activities such as the costs, scheduling, and performance parameters of all contracts initiated by PIH, to include task orders, or other contracts originating within the Department or other acquisition sources, such as the General Services Administration (GSA). -Serve as the point of contact for PIH staff on matters regarding, but not limited to, the identification of procurement and contract requirements, development of Requests for Contract Services, Requests for Proposals, and provides assistance in the resolution of problems. -Assist PIH program staff in identifying contracting needs, estimating costs, developing Statements of Work and other documentation for submission to PIH approving officials and other offices within the Department; establishing contractor monitoring strategies, as well as other support services essential to the advancement of PIH procurement needs. -Participate in establishing performance standards and guidelines for on-board procurement and contract oversight staff, assisting in monitoring contractor performance and taking corrective action where necessary. -Assist PIH offices by engaging in long-term strategic planning of PIH's contracting needs to ensure that necessary funds are requested, based upon workload projections, industry trends, new legislation, new or revised Departmental policies, or changing technologies. -Participate in the evaluation of contract proposals, contract negotiations, and contractor selection. Requirements Conditions of Employment The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Evaluating acquisitions/procurement/cooperative agreements for performance, efficiency, value, and continuing need; AND - Evaluate contract proposals/ applications and monitor contractor performance; AND - Identifying the need for acquisition/procurement services to support the Program Office mission. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Evaluating acquisitions/procurement/cooperative agreements for performance, efficiency, value, and continuing need; AND - Evaluate contract proposals/applications and monitor contractor performance. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.