Mission Support Specialist
As a Mission Support Specialist you will perform the following duties:
Independently manages acquisition portfolio, in coordination with approved budget and contract schedule. Prepares and reviews technical specifications pertaining to all aspects of the product or service being procured and researches the best acquisition approach. Provides sound, well-researched responses to internal or external stakeholders that are affected by the situations under analysis and who may vigorously support their interests by challenging facts and disputing methods, approaches, and principles. Provides comprehensive advice to supervisors, managers, and employees on complex and sensitive issues. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Oversees activities and provides guidance to programs purchase card holders and approving officials. Serves as a trouble-shooter, providing guidance on problems with innovative and creative solutions that require deviation from accepted methods. Prepares memos, decision statements and recommendations on these issuances for managerial consideration. Leads technical evaluation panels to assess the effectiveness of the contractor's proposal in meeting the solicitation terms and performance expectations. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Analyzes disputed, interrelated information, requiring substantial research, interpretation of facts, and depth of analysis. Conducts studies and analyzes metrics to measure program success as well as develops recommendations to improve processes and operations. Ensures full adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Federal appropriations law, and agency specific directives, policy memorandums, procedures, and government acquisition or purchase card manuals. Obtains approval, confirms availability of funds and validates the obligation of funds, prior to the acquisition of any product or service. Selective Placement Factor(s):
Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Relevant selective placement factor experience must be well documented in your resume. Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor(s):
Possess a FAC-COR Level II or a FAC-COR Level III; OR Possess a FAC-C Level I, FAC-C Level II, or FAC-C Level III Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Independently manages acquisition portfolio, in coordination with approved budget and contract schedule. Prepares and reviews technical specifications pertaining to all aspects of the product or service being procured and researches the best acquisition approach. Provides sound, well-researched responses to internal or external stakeholders that are affected by the situations under analysis and who may vigorously support their interests by challenging facts and disputing methods, approaches, and principles. Provides comprehensive advice to supervisors, managers, and employees on complex and sensitive issues. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Oversees activities and provides guidance to programs purchase card holders and approving officials. Serves as a trouble-shooter, providing guidance on problems with innovative and creative solutions that require deviation from accepted methods. Prepares memos, decision statements and recommendations on these issuances for managerial consideration. Leads technical evaluation panels to assess the effectiveness of the contractor's proposal in meeting the solicitation terms and performance expectations. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Analyzes disputed, interrelated information, requiring substantial research, interpretation of facts, and depth of analysis. Conducts studies and analyzes metrics to measure program success as well as develops recommendations to improve processes and operations. Ensures full adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Federal appropriations law, and agency specific directives, policy memorandums, procedures, and government acquisition or purchase card manuals. Obtains approval, confirms availability of funds and validates the obligation of funds, prior to the acquisition of any product or service. Selective Placement Factor(s):
Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Relevant selective placement factor experience must be well documented in your resume. Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor(s):
Possess a FAC-COR Level II or a FAC-COR Level III; OR Possess a FAC-C Level I, FAC-C Level II, or FAC-C Level III Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$82,696 to $127,840 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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