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If you have procurement policy experience and are looking for a rewarding and challenging position to grow professionally, consider joining the NIH! These positions are located in the Office of Acquisition Management and Policy (OAMP) and the Division of Simplified Acquisition Policy and Services (DSAPS), Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Management (OALM), Office of Management (OM), Office of the Director (OD), NIH.
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12/13/2021 to 12/20/2021
$122,530 - $159,286 per year
GS 14
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
Yes
No
NIH-OD-DH-22-11317825
625884800
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. NIH may use this announcement to consider current Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) employees with an approved waiver of education requirements. If you are a current DHHS employee with an approved waiver, please submit a copy of your waiver with your application.
-The duties for the position in the Office of Acquisition Management and Policy include serving as a Special Assistant to the Associate Director, OAMP. This position leads various acquisition, staffing and business initiatives to streamline, standardize, and further develop more efficient processes throughout OAMP and NIH. Leads and conducts studies and reviews that have impact NIH-wide and beyond resulting in recommendations for the development and implementation of new systems, policies and procedures within NIH and within other agencies that use NIH acquisition services. Represents OALM on HHS and NIH study groups and committees involving acquisition, acquisition systems, and other business practices. Develops new concepts and innovative strategies to promote and maintain customer focused acquisition services, i.e., contracts, simplified acquisition, and financial management services, to support the NIH I Cs as well as external customers.
-The duties for the position in the Division of Simplified Acquisition Policy and Services include serving as the Branch Chief for the Acquisition Services and Review Branch (ASRB). The ASRB develops NIH policies and guidelines in simplified acquisition matters and advises senior staff of Federal and departmental regulations which affect simplified acquisition operations. Monitors activities to ensure that only legitimate simplified acquisitions are made by the Delegated Offices of Acquisition and simplified acquisition communities and that they are made in accordance with established regulations and procedures. Develops, interprets, implements, and oversees policy for simplified procurements. Provides support to the NIH simplified acquisition community by developing and presenting training, providing manuals, help lines and general support and assistance, and performing oversight in these areas. Collects, analyzes, and evaluates simplified acquisition data and reports purchasing activity to NIH management and the Department.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.
To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.
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Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
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.
To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 12/20/2021 to receive consideration.
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your applications via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your USAJOBS account.
At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
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.
To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 12/20/2021 to receive consideration.
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your applications via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your USAJOBS account.
At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/625884800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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These positions are located in the Office of Acquisition Management and Policy (OAMP) and the Division of Simplified Acquisition Policy and Services (DSAPS).
The NIH OAMP is dedicated to providing leadership, advice, and oversight in acquisition and financial advisory services to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). OAMP strives to ensure that the best value in products and services are acquired to support agency mission activities and objectives.
OAMP's services are delivered through the OAMP Office of the Associate Director (OAMP Associate Director's Office), the Division of Acquisition Policy and Evaluation (DAPE), the Division of Financial Advisory Services (DFAS), and the Division of Simplified Acquisition Policy and Services (DSAPS).
DSAPS advises the Associate Director, OAMP, and staff of procedures and practices in the areas of simplified acquisitions, delegated acquisition, and acquisition support programs.