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Summary The subject position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of Operations (A/OPR). The incumbent functions primarily as a senior level management analyst and authority in providing consultative, evaluative and program policy advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations (DAS) and the Managing Director. Responsibilities Provides authoritative consultation and expert assistance to senior level managers and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) within OPR related to procurement objectives and contract administration. Independently serves as A/OPR Contract Liaison supporting a full range of contract administration duties to include assisting/advising on preparation of statements of work, market research and independent government cost estimates. Tracks and maintains COR training records for all program managers designated as COR and coordinates obtaining and maintaining COR certifications for all program managers, as required. Develops/analyzes administrative and program management policies and procedures, establishes criteria to identify and measure accomplishments and implements new administrative and management programs and policies for A/OPR. Collaborates and coordinates with OPR project managers and CORs to develop, implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and ensures QASP development is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience interpreting contract policies, principles, practices and procedures in order to provide guidance with respect to procurement issues and contract administration. Experience preparing solicitation documents, performing technical and cost evaluations for proposals submitted by vendors. Experience preparing written communication such as drafting statements of work, work orders, letters, memos, reports, and correspondence. Experience communicating orally with diverse audiences such as customers, colleagues, and management. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.