Contract Support Specialist

Internal Revenue Service
US - New York - Queensbury
June 26, 2024

Duties

WHAT IS THE HEADQUARTERS DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at:

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Deputy Commissioner, IRS Program Management Office

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Serves as a Senior COR and provides consultative advice on all aspects of Contract Oversight activity within the assigned program area.
Performs operational reviews, prepares evaluations, and provides guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of contract administration and program operations which involve and impact multiple IRS locations and/or organizations.
When applicable, leads or coordinates lower graded employees in the reviews and evaluations of these complex programs.
Acts as a senior analyst providing guidance and assistance to lower graded analysts.
Evaluates and devises solutions to COR issues impacting employees and managers in all affected areas of the assigned program.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Level II certified with experience completing contract Acquisition packages, Receipt & Acceptance for invoices on contracts; Experience with vendors and completing shopping carts on the PPS system. Experience initiating funding requests for contracts, writing the technical documents for the contract, including the Statement of Work (SOW), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP); experience preparing the Independent Government Cost Estimate; and other required planning documents. Experience with a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative; management and organizational principles to apply to programs, projects and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and means to improve them. Experience with project management to evaluate complex projects and studies and the ability to identify problem areas, trends, deficiencies, and other similar factors affecting operations. Experience with budgeting methods and techniques to prepare analyses and estimates; oral communication techniques to present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations.

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Monday - Friday 8am-4:30 pm
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

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.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

Online Application - Questionnaire
Education - See Education Section above
Registration/License (if applicable) - active, current registration/license
High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

How to Apply

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