Remote Contract Specialist (Senior) Job in United States U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Who you are

• Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service
• Must meet basic educational requirements of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in related fields or equivalent exceptions
• Completion of all mandatory training for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions including at least 4 years of contracting experience with one year of specialized experience at the next lower level
• Possession of FAC-C (Professional) certification or equivalent

Desirables

• Experience with Federal Government contracting
• Strong negotiation skills
• Management and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of procurement strategies

What the job involves

• Schedules work priorities and sets deadlines for work completion based on workforce availability workload and productivity analysis develops and revises tactical and strategic plans as needed
• Serves as chief negotiator and team lead planning negotiation strategy to ensure attainment of goals and arriving at an agreement in the best interests of the Government in technical and cost areas
• Analyze and evaluate contracting matters; initiation development and recommendation of contracting policies procedures guidance and control for subordinate contracting activities within the Department
• Serves as contract advisor to program officials in procurement planning meetings advising program officials of the procurement objectives to be used and assisting in the preparation of statements of work
• Serving as the Acting Supervisor in periods of the Supervisor's Absence performing a limited range of supervisory duties during these periods

Application process

• Complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment
• Sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry