What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contract Compliance Specialist. position at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers?
Duties
Serving as a Senior Contract Compliance Specialist GS-1101-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Student Service Division (SSD) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD) in Glynco, Georgia.
The primary purpose of this position is to serves as a Contract Compliance Analyst, from inception to conclusion, for assigned service contracts. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise and assistance to other Contract Compliance Specialists in the planning, management control, administration and quality assurance functions of assigned on-going service contracts.
Typical Duties Include
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Conditions of employment
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit:
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume doesn't demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is: Must possess and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer Representative FAC-COR Level III certification; or have the requisite training/experience to obtain and maintain certification. Please provide a copy of your FAC-COR Level III certification and include your contracting experience in your resume.
Specialized Experience
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 next lower grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: (1) Provide senior-level technical advice and guidance to Contact Compliance Specialist (CCS) to ensure consistent application of policies, resolving complex contract issues, and supporting achievements of strategic mission objectives. (2) Direct team workflow, performance monitoring, and problem-resolution efforts by analyzing program data, recommending process improvement, and ensuring assignments were completed on time and in compliance with regulatory requirements. (3) Managed assigned contracts as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by coordinating with contracting officers, program officials, and external stakeholders to oversee performance, address risks, and ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. (4) Lead program planning, budget analysis, and invoice review activities to ensure proper allocations of funds, validate contractor expenditures, and strengthen financial accountability across contract portfolios. (5) Provide technical expertise in contract development and administration by preparing Statement of Work (SOW) and independent Government Estimates (IGEs), conducting pre and post award surveillance, evaluating contractor performance, and recommending corrective actions to ensure compliance with contractual terms and protect government interest.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary in nature but can involve frequent stooping, bending and walking to perform inspections and witness contractor performance when necessary.
Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting but involves visits to contractor work sites as well as maintenance shop activities. Heat, dirt and dust are present at these facilities and may require the use of safety equipment such as boots and glasses.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an
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.
Serving as a Senior Contract Compliance Specialist GS-1101-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Student Service Division (SSD) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD) in Glynco, Georgia.
The primary purpose of this position is to serves as a Contract Compliance Analyst, from inception to conclusion, for assigned service contracts. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise and assistance to other Contract Compliance Specialists in the planning, management control, administration and quality assurance functions of assigned on-going service contracts.
Typical Duties Include
- Providing technical advice and guidance to a team of Contract Compliance Specialists (CCS).
- Providing expert technical advice, policy directing, coordinating, evaluating and managing support for assigned contracts and is officially appointing as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in accordance with all Federal, Department and local laws and regulations.
- Providing technical expertise in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
- Preparing contract discrepancy and deficiency breakdown reports and documents.
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement:
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
- Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
- Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
- This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- Shift work may be required.
- Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
- This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions, in the event of a localized emergency situation ensuring continuity of Operations in the event of an emergent disruption of operations.
- Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
- Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
- Must possess and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer Representative (FAC-COR) Level III certification; or have the requisite training/experience to obtain and maintain certification.
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit:
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume doesn't demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is: Must possess and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer Representative FAC-COR Level III certification; or have the requisite training/experience to obtain and maintain certification. Please provide a copy of your FAC-COR Level III certification and include your contracting experience in your resume.
Specialized Experience
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 next lower grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: (1) Provide senior-level technical advice and guidance to Contact Compliance Specialist (CCS) to ensure consistent application of policies, resolving complex contract issues, and supporting achievements of strategic mission objectives. (2) Direct team workflow, performance monitoring, and problem-resolution efforts by analyzing program data, recommending process improvement, and ensuring assignments were completed on time and in compliance with regulatory requirements. (3) Managed assigned contracts as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by coordinating with contracting officers, program officials, and external stakeholders to oversee performance, address risks, and ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. (4) Lead program planning, budget analysis, and invoice review activities to ensure proper allocations of funds, validate contractor expenditures, and strengthen financial accountability across contract portfolios. (5) Provide technical expertise in contract development and administration by preparing Statement of Work (SOW) and independent Government Estimates (IGEs), conducting pre and post award surveillance, evaluating contractor performance, and recommending corrective actions to ensure compliance with contractual terms and protect government interest.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary in nature but can involve frequent stooping, bending and walking to perform inspections and witness contractor performance when necessary.
Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting but involves visits to contractor work sites as well as maintenance shop activities. Heat, dirt and dust are present at these facilities and may require the use of safety equipment such as boots and glasses.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code
- 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
- 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an
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.