Business Operations Specialist

About this role

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/16/2026. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/16/2026. Selective Placement Factor: You must currently hold a valid Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) Level II certificate.

This experience must be documented in your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Planning, developing, and implementing acquisition life cycle activities, including pre-award and post-award functions; Developing analytical tools and methodologies to implement federal contracting laws, policies, regulations, and procedures; Monitoring project cost, schedule, and performance to assess progress, identify risks, and achievement of program objectives; Preparing and conducting complex performance assessments to evaluate program, project, or contractor effectiveness and recommend resolutions to address identified issues; Conducting advisory briefings with senior stakeholders to define acquisition objectives, communicate project progress, and present findings and recommendations.

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 10/16/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement.

Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point.