[Hiring] Contracting Officer Representative @Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Role Description

The DHS Federal Protective Service is seeking two (2) Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) to support acquisition and contract management activities by serving as the technical liaison between program offices, contracting personnel, vendors, and mission stakeholders.

• Monitor contractor performance
• Review deliverables
• Verify technical compliance with contract requirements
• Support timely communication between the Contracting Officer and the eight program offices

Qualifications

• Current COR Level II or Level III certification
• Experience supporting federal acquisition, contract administration, program management, or procurement activities
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, agency acquisition policies, and contract oversight practices
• Ability to analyze technical, financial, and performance information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skill in coordinating across programs, acquisition, budget, legal, and contractor teams
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
• For COR Level III: Experience in acquisitions with medium to high complexity and medium to high dollar value
• Ability to provide guidance to program offices on developing COR packages

Requirements

• 1-year non-reimbursable assignment
• Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible
• Supervisory approval form must be signed
• This assignment does NOT confer telework benefits
• Virtual/Remote: Alexandria, VA, or your current federal office anywhere in the USA
• Security Clearance: Secret

Application Instructions

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

• It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date.
• Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
• Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your application will be rated based on your resume.
• Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  • Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  • Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  • Name of Federal agency
  • Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)