Supervisory Contract Specialist (Senior Procurement ...

Summary The Division of Administration (DA or Division) directs the innovative internal management of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC or Commission) business, human resources, financial, technological, security, and strategic operational resources. The Division's role is to effectively and efficiently ensure the fulfillment of the Commission's mission through continued success in continuity of operations. Responsibilities The Senior Procurement Officer serves as the agency's senior acquisition official, providing strategic leadership and oversight for all procurement and contract management activities across the CFTC. This role directs the development of agency-wide procurement policies, leads complex acquisition programs, and ensures adherence to federal statutes, regulations, and sound business practices. The Senior Procurement Officer exercises a high degree of independent judgment in shaping acquisition strategy and advancing missionu2010critical operations. Duties include: u2022 Leading the development, implementation, and oversight of agency-wide procurement policies to ensure alignment with federal laws, regulations, and sound business practices. u2022 Providing strategic direction and expert guidance on acquisition planning, contract formation, administration, and policy interpretation for complex and highu2010visibility procurements. u2022 Overseeing contract award and management activities, including market research, solicitation development, negotiation, source selection, performance oversight, and resolution of contractual matters. u2022 Designing, delivering, and evaluating procurement training programs to ensure staff understand and apply statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. u2022 Developing and administering the agency's small and disadvantaged business programs, establishing program goals, providing staff training, and advancing strategies that promote full and open competition. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications CT-15 Level: To qualify for the CT-15 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-14 level). Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: u2022 Leading enterpriseu2010level federal acquisition programs to provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with procurement statutes, regulations, and agency mission requirements. u2022 Overseeing complex preu2010award or postu2010award contracting actions to execute highu2010value procurements that support missionu2010critical operations. u2022 Supervising and/or leading procurement or contracting staff and managing workload distribution to ensure efficient operations, effective performance, and timely execution of acquisition activities. u2022 Developing agency procurement policies or acquisition governance processes to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and advance acquisition modernization efforts. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Please refer to the OPM Contracting Series for the specific Education/Experience requirements for this position. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional Information This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Probationary/Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary or a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Time-in-Grade: You must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, if applicable. More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement. The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.

Created: 2026-05-04