Contract Specialist, (Pathways Recent Graduate) – Federal government of the United States

Title of the Job: Contract Specialist, (Pathways Recent Graduate)

Location: Washington DC

Job Description: SummaryThis vacancy announcement will be open from December 16th, 2024 to December 20th, 2024 or when 50 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$55,924 – $72,703 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 07Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeRecent Graduates – PermanentWork scheduleMultiple Schedules – Full-Time M-F (Between 6:30am-5:30pm)ServiceExceptedPromotion potential07Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesAnnouncement numberHRSC/ACWA-2025-0002Control number822101900This job is open toClarification from the agencyAt the successful conclusion of the program, Recent Graduates may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Conversions to the competitive service are not guaranteed.DutiesThis position is located in the (A/PRI/EX/PAS/PS ) Bureau of Administration, Policy Planning and Innovation, Office of the Executive Director, Procurement and Administrative Division, Procurement Services Branch. This position is located in the Procurement and Administrative Services Branch, Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Administration (A/PRI/EX/PAS/PS), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This position functions as a Contract Specialist in the Procurement Services Branch (PS). Position will serve as a procurement analyst in A/EX/PRI/PAS/PS assisting program office with procurements and purchase card support.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Meet Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements
• Must complete a Pathways participant agreement
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

Positions will be filled under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. Recent Graduates who have completed a qualifying degree or certificate program within the previous two years may apply (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years). *See provision in Qualification section below. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the incumbent may be converted to a term, career or career-conditional position with promotion potential to the GS-07.QualificationsGS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year (18-30 credits) of Graduate-level education OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) Provision and completion of a bachelor’s degree (SAA: Graduating with bachelor’s overall 3.0 GPA or greater)Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position.EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. You must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND meet one of the following provisions of the superior academic achievement: * A grade-point average of “B” (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.A grade-point average of “B+” (3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of your undergraduate study. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.Additional informationPathways Program Information: For additional information regarding Pathways, please click the following link:Further information on Conversion to the Competitive Service can be found by clicking .The U.S. Department of State is not obligated to make an offer of employment, nor is the student obligated to accept an offer of employment.SELECTIVE SERVICE – If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify prior to appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION – This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or . The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER – Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .The Department of State provides an array of benefits, financial incentives, and family friendly programs to its employees (e.g., health, life and long-term care insurance, counseling, employee consultation and referral services, retirement benefits, leave programs, child care centers, Student Loan Repayment Program, flexible work hours, Transit Subsidy Program, paid federal holidays, etc.). For additional information on DOS benefits click .Employees hired under the Pathways Programs on appointments for 90 days or more are eligible to earn annual and sick leave. As a Department of State employee, Recent Graduates are eligible to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate for travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation.

Company Name: Federal government of the United States

Salary: $55924 – 72703 per year

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