Procurement Agent (Contracting Agent)

Duties

Serves as a Contracting Agent within the General Services Office (GSO), Procurement & Contracting Unit (PCU). The incumbent performs complex contracting actions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), including commercial item contracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and specialized service contracts. The position prepares solicitation packages, evaluates proposals, drafts contract awards and modifications, and performs contract administration in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR), and applicable Department guidance. The incumbent works independently under the supervision of the Procurement and Contracting Supervisor and supports the Contracting Officer in executing high-value procurement actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include :

• Pre-Award Contracting & Competition

• Contract Award, Documentation & Systems Management

• Post-Award Contract Administration & Perlormance Monitoring

• Acquisition Support, Planning & Compliance

• Data Management, Reporting & Additional Duties

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Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Public Trust-Background Investigation certificate.  All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.   Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks/1 month upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

College or university studies is required. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contracting, purchasing, or supply chain management is required. Experience must include preparation of solicitations, evaluation of vendor proposals, price analysis, contract award documentation, and contract administration. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Language:  English and Bahasa Indonesia - Fluent (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate) Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.