Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist

Summary The Asset Forfeiture Management Staff of the Justice Management Division is responsible for the administrative management functions of the Asset Forfeiture Program in the Department of Justice. The Asset Forfeiture Program encompasses activities associated with seizure, management, forfeiture, and disposal of properties and assets of all types held by individuals, businesses, and criminal enterprises and used in the commission of Federal crimes in the United States and in other countries. Duties The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist, GS-0301-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs applicable administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Conceives and plans analyses, evaluations or investigations in unexplored program areas.
• Directs data analysis, summarizing facts, interpreting and utilizing data to determine patterns, trends or irregularities in program activities, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of law enforcement programs in regards to forfeiture program objectives, results and/or factors impacting performance.
• Advises on contracting actions, to include policy interpretation, for contracts of national scope.
• Prepares reports and/or written analysis regarding Department of Justice policies and positions.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist, at GS-0301-15you must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below.

For the GS-15, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as developing policies or procedures for an agency acquisition program; advising on procurement actions/contracting procedures for an agency; AND directing the full range of contract administration actions for assigned programs.

A minimum of a Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification is required. You must provide documentation for verification.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 11/09/2026 closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How you will be evaluated How You Will be Evaluated

Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible.

Qualification determinations will be made through a structured interview process.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible for consideration.

BASIS OF RATING: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):

• Contracting/Procurement
• Leadership
• Management Programs and Projects
• Management Programs and Projects
• Minimum Qualifications

Due Weight for Performance:

• You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and
• A list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official.

If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084425. How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/09/2026 to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

• Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Need Help?

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Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please use the contact information contained in this announcement for assistance. Other information Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Well-qualified is defined as having 3 years of software development or forfeiture experience. The competencies for this position are listed below in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the announcement.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 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: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to contact information located in this announcement.

Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.