Contracting Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Starting at $61,098 (GS 8-13)
Permanent • Full-Time
Open 03/15/2018 to 03/14/2019
Overview
Open & closing dates
03/15/2018 to 03/14/2019
Salary
$61,098 to $126,062 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 13
Work schedule
Full-Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
US citizens (dual national US citizens are eligible)
Announcement number
DE-10161458-18-CB
Control number
494071000
Duties
Summary
The Office of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is part of the CIA's Enterprise Functions, which provides governance and oversight to the business of intelligence effort across the Agency at Headquarters and in locations worldwide. The CFO leads end-to-end program planning and is responsible for the Agency's budget formulation and execution.
As a Contracting Officer for the CIA, you will be part of a highly motivated team that provides critical support to US national security. Working alongside Agency and other Intelligence Community colleagues, you will apply your business skills to diverse programs for technical collection systems, construction projects, information technology initiatives and more.
Contracting Officers are hired at various experience levels, from entry to full performance positions. OPE is committed to you and your development, and provides progressively more complex on-the-job experiences and related training and development programs, enabling you to achieve your career goals while supporting mission needs.
A 5-year Contract Term Agreement may be required in this position.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/support-professional/contracting-officer-developmental.html
Responsibilities
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship required (dual national US citizens are eligible).
All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
All applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/support-professional/contracting-officer-developmental.html
MAJOR DUTIES
At the CIA, only the Contracting Officer is legally authorized to financially obligate the US Government to acquire its products and services. Working in a team environment, you will learn and utilize innovative business practices to streamline the acquisition process and maximize resources. You will also negotiate and manage a wide variety of unique and complex contract types, such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, to obtain the best value on behalf of the US Government.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/support-professional/contracting-officer-developmental.html
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Job family (Series)
1102 Contracting
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Contracting Managers
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Attention to administrative detail.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Business, Public Administration or Law.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and US Government contracting.
At least one of the following designations:
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).
Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM).
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM).
Defense Acquisitions Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification.
Federal or military contracting experience.
Experience conducting a wide range of acquisition lifecycle activities, including:
Acquisition planning.
Contract awarding and closeout activities.
Source selection.
Firm fixed-price contracts.
Cost and price analysis and negotiation experience.
Cost plus and cost reimbursement.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/support-professional/contracting-officer-developmental.html
Education
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
Management.
Finance.
Economics.
Supply Chain Management.
Accounting.
Pre-law.
English.
Communications.
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Additional information
Every career at the CIA is a rewarding one. In addition to serving your country with the certainty that your work makes a difference, the CIA offers a comprehensive benefits package to reflect the dedication and contributions of our employees.
For more information on CIA Careers, visit www.cia.gov/careers
*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the specific position to which you are applying. To view this position's requirements, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/support-professional/contracting-officer-developmental.html
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Required Documents
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts for all degrees.
A cover letter in which you specify your qualifications for this position. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Review our benefits
How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
For more information on the application instructions, please visit our Application Instructions page at https://www.cia/careers/application-process/application-instructions/
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Phone
0000000000
Email
Address
Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next steps
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
For more information on the application process, please visit Application Process at https://www.cia/careers/application-process/
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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