JOB SUMMARY: This announcement has been amended to extend the open period from 04/23/2024 to 05/07/2024. This position is in Region 2, Mission Support Division, Contracts Management Branch. About Region 2. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized. MAJOR DUTIES: At the entry level of this position, you will: Perform pre-award and post-award functions involving specialized procurements. Prepare and issue solicitation documents. Perform simplified acquisition, sealed bidding, and/or negotiation methods to procure supplies, services, construction, and/or laboratory services. Administer and close out contracts. When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.