Summary

As a Contracting Officer at the GS-1102-15, you will be part of the Acquisition Services Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will serve as the Director of the Acquisition Services Division in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the agency's Competition Advocate, and Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) with unlimited Delegated Procurement (DPA) Authority.

Duties

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• Ensures agency procurement policies align with government-wide regulations by developing internal procedures that strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and support mission-focused acquisition practices.
• Selects and appoints contracting officers by issuing appropriate procurement authority delegations based on validated needs, required training, and regulatory qualifications under applicable acquisition rules.
• Serves as lead Competition Advocate by reviewing acquisition plans and justifications, identifying barriers to competition, and recommending corrective actions to expand full and open competition across the agency.
• Oversees procurement program performance to ensure headquarters and field offices meet mission needs, deliver measurable results, and consistently prioritize customer service in acquisition activities.
• Ensures effective use of simplified acquisition procedures to reduce administrative burden, expedite procurements under threshold limits, and improve mission support across all procurement offices.
• Manages and oversees the government purchase card program by monitoring compliance, ensuring proper training, evaluating approving officials, and maximizing the appropriate use of micro-purchase authority.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/register/)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• You must have an active FAC-C (Professional) certification

Qualifications

This position has a positive education requirement.

To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

You must possess a FAC-C (Professional) certification, have at least 4 years' experience in contracting or related positions, and a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field.

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You must possess FAC-C (Professional) certification, have at least 4 years' experience in contracting or related positions, and at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AS LISTED BELOW:

For the GS-15: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes leading complex Federal procurement activities, overseeing acquisition policy, competition advocacy, contract administration, purchase card management, and integrated procurement systems. Requires experience managing IT acquisitions, integrated purchasing systems, and agency-wide procurement programs.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 15 level.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the EEOC.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses

All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

Benefits

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