Contract Specialist

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking contract professionals capable of supporting the Agency's mission. The selected candidate(s) for these positions will work with agency program offices in a cradle to grave contracting environment to support the entire acquisition lifecycle.

Total Compensation Package
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• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
• The selected individual is required to obtain a FAC-C (Professional) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty and maintain certification thereafter. If the FAC-C (Professional) Certification is not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Applicants who possess a current FAC-C Certification (or equivalent) must provide a copy of the certification with their application.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement:
  This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
  
  Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.