Contract Specialist (GS3531-VA-001) - National Older Worker Career Center

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Experienced Services Program (ESP) was established to create a unique partnership to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The USGS ESP connects experienced workers (age 55) to provide scientific, technical, and administrative services in support of the USGS mission. The experienced workers participating in the ESP are referred to as ?enrollees? and are not employees of USGS or National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the ESP, and the enrollees work under USGS direction based on the functions in this job description. USGS ESP enrollees benefit from the opportunity to mentor and to engage in gainful project-based work, and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy and their own financial security. A background security investigation may be required prior to start date. Location, hours and hourly pay are noted in this position description. USGS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary support with this position being funded for approximately 884 hours at 17 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors).

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Federal Acquisition OR BA/BS Degree in BA/ BS Contract Administration or Business Degree OR Previously completed training in FAC-C

• Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations procedures (service, supplies, GSA, simplified acquisition, IDIQ, BPA)
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe
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