Business Operations Specialist
About the role
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, Acquisition Management Division, located in one of the following locations: Ashburn, VA Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical advice and guidance, identifying and resolving complex problems, and developing new approaches and policies that improve the acquisition process.
- Support the Contracting Officer and Program Manager in Pre-award activities and Post Award administration of contracts and interagency agreements.
- Support a Technical Evaluation Team and a Business Evaluation Team in all aspects of evaluating the vendor's proposal and supports the path to a successful outcome.
- Prepare and execute presentations that are comprehensive, clear, and convincing.
- Maintain oversight of the period of performance and establish schedules to ensure follow-on contracts and Interagency Agreements are awarded on time in order to minimize the use of extensions, bridge contracts, and letter contracts.
Requirements
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
- All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
- Pass a thorough background investigation.
- Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process.
- Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/21/2026.
Qualifications
- Specialized experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing advice and instructing officials in day to day operations about procurement regulations, procurement policies and contracting principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to plan, develop and implement and action to acquire goods and services.
- Writing and editing documents needed in all aspects of the procurement and contracting process.
- Providing oral and written communication either through reports and presentations.
- Identifying and resolving problems in the areas of acquisition and contracting lifecycle.
Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters, ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in writing and presenting.
Benefits
Background Investigation: You may be required to pass a background investigation.
Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Schedule
No specific schedule is provided.
Skills
Expertise in procurement and acquisition matters