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

Role Description

The FPS Training Management and Professional Development is interested in 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. The COR monitors contractor performance, reviews deliverables, verifies technical compliance with contract requirements, and supports 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, with the ability to understand overall acquisition management and provide guidance to program offices on developing COR packages.

Requirements

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee.
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions.
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation.
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Benefits

• DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
• If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.