Department: Department of Justice
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina
Salary Range: $88621 - $156755 Per Year
Job Summary: For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
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Qualifications: PLEASE READ THE EDUCATION SECTION IN ADDITION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION. In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements as described in the EDUCATION SECTION, applicants MUST also meet the following grade specific qualification requirements below. GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing pre-award and post-award acquisitions; performing reviews of acquisition packages; evaluating proposals and advising on performing technical and cost evaluations, pre-award; executing award documents and modifying contracts; and assisting in financial management reviews, purchasing system reviews and/or property system reviews. GS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing acquisition packages, that include justifications, statement of work, evaluation criteria, and delivery schedules to ensure compliance with proper procedures and regulations; ensures solicitors meet financial and best value determinations; performing cost and price analysis; conducting contract negotiations to meet customer needs; preparing contact award packages; and conducting pre-award management reviews for financial, purchasing systems and/or property system contracts before final contract award ***It is preferred that the applicant has a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or equivalent*** All applicants must be able to obtain and retain a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). FAC-C has specific training requirements with some courses online as well as classroom courses. To maintain a FAC-C, contract professionals are required to meet the continuous training requirement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found eligible and qualified for this vacancy. To be eligible and qualified, you must satisfy all eligibility and qualification requirements for the vacant position as outlined in this announcement. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found eligible and qualified for this vacancy. To be eligible and qualified, you must satisfy all eligibility and qualification requirements for the vacant position as outlined in this announcement. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section in this announcement. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837605 You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Coleene Rychalski at Coleene.Rychalski@usdoj.gov or 202-252-5391 as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/12/2025 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your proof of submission in the event verification is needed. 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-12