CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 10/16/2020 at 11:59 p.m. Kyiv Time
Solicitation 72012120R14 for an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractor (CCN PSC).
MARKET VALUE:
The full performance level of this position is between $42,286-$54,969. However, if USAID’s evaluation does not result in an award at the full performance level, USAID may make an award to a CCN at a lower level with contract options to place the contractor at each progressive level until the full performance level is reached.
The entry level of this position is between $28,376-$36,890 and the intermediate level of this position is between $32,180-$41,841.
In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Ukraine final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value of the performance level for which the CCNPSC is selected.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Employment under any contract issued under this solicitation is of a continuing nature.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
The Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (Full Performance Level/FPL) is located in the Regional/Mission Office of Acquisition and Assistance. The function of the Office is to provide Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) support to Technical Offices and Development Objective (DO) Teams in the Mission, and in any Offices that may be supported by the Mission. The primary purpose of this position is to support the cognizant Mission Contracting/Agreement Officer (CO/AO), by performing a variety of A&A duties including, writing grants,
cooperative agreements, contracts, and other procurement instruments, and preparing amendments/modifications to procurement instruments in support of the Mission. The Specialist reviews and recommends approval or revision of requisitions in the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS); reviews and recommends approval or revision of statements of work (SOW); drafts requests for proposal or quotations; performs cost and price analysis; analyzes proposals or quotes received; drafts contracts and contract modifications; analyzes
budgets; recommends special contract requirements; writes Memoranda of Negotiation; and, prepares other required documentation. The Specialist maintains up-to-date contract files and records, manages Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs), and supports award closeouts. The Specialist provides guidance to supported Teams related to award modifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Education for all three levels: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree is required. Note: Additional education will NOT be substituted for Experience.
Prior Work Experience:
Full Performance Level:
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and
assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, within a USG organization, the Host Government, the private sector, or within an international or
donor organization. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
Intermediate Performance Level:
A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and
assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working at a Fully Successful level in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, within a USG organization, the Host Government, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
Entry Level:
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and
assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, within a USG organization, the Host Government, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
For further details and instructions on how to apply, please see the full version of this Announcement at: https://www.usaid.gov/ukraine/work-with-us/careers
