Job Summary

The Procurement Management Office of the Chief Administrative Office, is seeking a contract/procurement individual with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position of Manager. Duties include managing the Procurement Management office, providing direction in contract formation, contract negotiations and contract administration pertaining to the procurement of goods and services for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Requirements:

Candidates should possess an in-depth professional working knowledge of, and experience with, all aspects of current procurement concepts. Knowledge of contract types, methods and techniques, as well as contract administration and termination methods. Knowledge and experience with source selection techniques sufficient to conduct a selection; analytical skill and ability to review and evaluate contractor proposals; ability and sound judgment in the establishment and utilization of negotiation objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; preferred familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and knowledge of state-of-the-art management principles and practices; undergraduate degree and/or specialized training or experience in the procurement field. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to HS-10 (GS-13 for Executive Branch applicants) or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. The position is not eligible for telecommuting.

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online at www.house.gov (see employment opportunities, ref. announcement# AFS-009-09). If you are unable to submit your resume online, please fax a cover letter and resume to 202-226-7514.

Disclaimer:

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S. C app§ 101 et seq.) requires certain House employees, to file Financial Disclosure Statements, for information please visit http://clerkhouse.house.gov/forms/findisc.html.