IT Spec (PLCYPLN) 'Contract Off Rep', GS-2210-13 FPL GS-13 (DH) (Term)

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Chief Technology Division, Organization Services Division. FSA manages the administrative and oversight functions supporting programs authorized under Title I and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. This is a term position and NTE 2 years and may be extended up to 10 years. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist (PLCPLN) 'Contract Off Rep', GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for: Supporting operations, maintenance, development, and security activities, including system design, documentation, testing, installation, implementation, and audit response/readiness, of new and existing finance systems. Serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage FSA's equities in one or more technology acquisitions, holding responsibility for a full array of contract administration duties, across the full acquisition lifecycle, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, directives, policies, and publications. Contributing to Agency goals for cost efficiency and proper payments by monitoring contract and contractor performance and, prior to invoice authorization/payment, ensuring customer requirements are met in agreement with contract terms and that invoices are accurate and otherwise acceptable, per applicable statute/regulations. Proactively evaluating technology contracts and related financial information against FSA technology and business/stakeholder needs,and rendering expert analyses and recommendations for contract or program action(s) intended to increase efficiency, improve operations, or otherwise facilitate FSA in meeting its strategic goals/objectives. Supporting efforts to conduct various funding estimations, formulations, apportionments, and executions throughout the Federal budgeting and financial reporting lifecycles.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities, and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs). Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or 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: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - 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. Key Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Relocation expenses will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year trial period. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.