SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- INL Senior Management Advisor - OF-612
- Notice Date
- 5/16/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP), SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building, 2430 E Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-14-032-INL
- Archive Date
- 6/14/2014
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Strom,
- E-Mail Address
-
StromDG@state.gov
(StromDG@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- To be considered responsive to the solicitation, you must submit a completed and signed OF-612. Otherwise, your submission is considered non-responsive and will not be considered. You have received this "Personal Services Contractor" (PSC) solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC, you may contact the DOS Official named in this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. INL Senior Management Advisor Washington, DC Issuance Date: 05/16/2014 Closing Date: 05/30/2014 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-14-032-INL SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation. HOW TO APPLY Offeror's proposals shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. Proposals must include the following: 1) Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2) Resume 3) Three letters of reference or three references, including contact information Submit all proposals via e-mail to the attention of: INL/Deborah Strom E-mail: Stromdg@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Deborah Strom E-mail: Stromdg@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-14-032-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 05/16/2014 3. CLOSING DATE: 05/30/2014 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 5:00 PM, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: INL Senior Management Advisor 6. MARKET VALUE: $106,263 - $138,136 (GS-14 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC 9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) develops strategies and programs to achieve international narcotics control and law enforcement foreign policy objectives. The development, implementation and oversight of a management control program are integral to ensure that INL counter narcotics and law enforcement programs have adequate guidelines to maximize program efficiency and effectiveness. The individual serves as a management advisor for the Executive Director / Controller on a myriad of issues relating to the organizational control plan, process development, implementation and direction of a management control program encompassing the Bureau's international counter narcotics and law enforcement operations. The advisor has primary responsibility for developing a management control program and assisting the Division Chief of INL/RM/PA&E with implementing the plan. Relationship The Advisor is under the supervision of the Division Chief of INL/RM/PA&E. This position is located in the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Resource Management, Program Assistance and Evaluation (INL/RM/PA&E). The office is located at SA-22, 1800 G St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: a. Participate as a primary contributor to INL's overseas Management Assessment Visit (MAV) program, to review overseas CN and LE programs for compliance with management controls issues, and assist with INL's Overseas Regional Program Management Training initiative. b. Provide advice and guidance to the Division Chief, Executive Director and other senior managers, including the INL Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretaries, in carrying out a management control program for the Bureau's counter narcotics (CN) and law enforcement (LE) programs. Initiates studies and implements programs directed toward improving oversight and control procedures for CN and LE programs to ensure efficiency and economy of operations. c. Provide operational leadership and direction in planning, developing and administering a comprehensive control program for CN and LE projects abroad. Serves as the Bureau's specialized authority on all aspects of this program in support of management controls. d. Manage the preparation and presentation of reports to the Executive Director, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, the Assistant Secretary, or higher level management officials throughout the Department. Reports are prepared in accordance with the needs of management, the requirements of laws and regulations, and established policies. e. Coordinate, review, and evaluate vulnerabilities in the Bureau's control program, as they relate to CN and LE programs, and recommends internal controls to ensure conformance with the myriad laws and regulations under which the Bureau's programs are administered. Develops innovative concepts and trains managers throughout the region to assist them in implementing and overseeing their individual programs. f. Support the implementation of effective programs to review and evaluate the Bureau's operations, as they pertain to CN and LE projects, including policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying needs for protecting property, personnel, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage and loss. Identifies real or potential program implementation issues/challenges early, taking proactive steps to resolve these problems and/or making recommendations to senior INL and other officials on appropriate corrective or alternative actions to be taken. g. Monitor policies/programs, procedures, control systems, and methods with respect to financial management procedures as defined in the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act along with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Monitors CN and LE program implementation and practices within specific organizations, and keeps the Executive Director and other managers apprised of problems and changes required to make programs more efficient and effective. h. Identify emerging program and policy issues related to management controls initiatives. Coordinates policy, and advises senior managers and staff of appropriate course to follow. Acts proactively to resolve any problems, identifying, investigating and taking corrective action on routine problems. In those cases where problems cannot be resolved within his/her realm of authority, makes recommendations to the Executive Director on appropriate corrective action, and implements actions upon approval. i. Work closely with the Bureau's management team to conceptualize CN and LE programs and projects, determine program and project needs, and identify priorities based on the benefit or threat to U.S. interests, and opportunities and/or constraints to implement these programs. This includes identifying resources, timeframes, and determining funding and personnel requirements needed to implement programs, including program costs, funding sources, and implementing entities. Complexity The work involves managing and providing expertise for a management control program. The ability to perform complex analysis, meet short deadlines and to multi-task successfully is essential. Scope and Effectiveness The Advisor performs a broad range of tasks related to organizational control plan, process development, implementation and direction of a management control program encompassing the Bureau's international counter narcotics and law enforcement operations. Personal Contacts The Coordinator will work closely with INL/Executive Director and INL Program Offices and INL Sections overseas. Minimum Qualifications: 1. U.S. citizen, able to obtain/maintain a Department of State Top Secret security clearance. 2. One (1) year of this experience must be equivalent to the GS-14 (equivalent FS-02) level in the federal service. 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and interact with individuals at all levels. 4. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a field related to business, accounting, finance or program management or ten (10) years of demonstrated experience. 5. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the management control field, particularly as it relates to Foreign Affairs' program financial management, and the disbursement and accounting of funds, and program management responsibilities. 6. Mastery of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations which apply to financial management analysis and program administration for substantive foreign assistance programs and services including expert knowledge of OMB and congressional laws, regulations, policies and directives. 7. Knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and/or financial and performance auditing, and in developing and presenting a large, complex program budget. 8. Skill in auditing and reviewing foreign assistance programs for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with statutes and administrative regulations. 9. Knowledge of the agency and INL's program goals and objectives, particularly as they relate to the operations of Bureau's programs to conduct contract and infrastructure development and execution activities for existing and new foreign assistance programs, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. 10. Skill in interacting with other professionals and staff support personnel, in order to provide guidance and assistance and make recommendations on administrative effectiveness to include financial matters, organization effectiveness, process improvement (to include internal controls), records management, reporting, contract and procurement administration, and end-use-monitoring. 11. Previous experience in an overseas working environment in the areas of general services, financial management or general administrative work, knowledge of DOS guidelines in these program management areas and the knowledge to conduct management control reviews of INL CN and LE programs. 12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 13. Ability to complete the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) course successfully within 120 days arrival at Post. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1 Offeror's ability to apply the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations which relate to financial management analysis and budgeting in developing and implementing internal financial controls in budget execution and disbursement and accounting of funds for substantive programs. (20 points) Factor 2 Offeror's ability to provide program administration guidance and assistance to other staff members, and senior management based on understanding of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and/or financial and performance auditing, and contract and program oversight. (20 points) Factor 3 Offeror's ability to formulate and/or implement policies for the accounting of funds (e.g. imposition of internal limitation on expenditures, tracking and monitoring requirements, and recommendations to senior managers on how best to account for program fund usage). (20 points) Factor 4 Offeror's ability to write and speak effectively in order to prepare, explain, and defend recommendations on financial management policies and procedures, discuss controversial issues, draft justification, argue proposals, and advise and guide program officials. (20 points) Factor 5 Offeror's ability to interact with other professionals and support personnel in order to provide guidance and assistance and to be able to make recommendations on program administration matters that affect the foreign assistance programs. (10 points) Factor 6 Past Performance evaluation of applicant's ability to perform under contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. (10 points) Pre-Award Ethical Responsibilities of PSC (JUN 2011) This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors," or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. VETERAN'S PREFERANCE Veteran's Preference is not applicable to this position. COMPENSATION For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the following: • Entry-level salary is at Step 1 of the grade range assigned to solicitation • Consideration given for experience relevant specifically to the solicitation requirements • Level and extent of experience dictates the salary level within the grade range BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE • Employee's FICA Contribution • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation • Annual & Sick Leave • 401K Plan ALLOWANCES - IF APPLICABLE • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance • Living Quarters Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Separate Maintenance Allowance • Education Allowance • Education Travel • Post Differential • Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure • Danger Pay
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States
- Zip Code: 20006
- Zip Code: 20006
- Record
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