Overview
Contract Compliance Specialist (DHS Career Expo-JAX). Jobs in Artesia, NM at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Title: Contract Compliance Specialist (DHS Career Expo-JAX).
Company: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Location: Artesia, NM
Duties
Serving as a Contract Compliance Specialist (DHS Career Expo-JAX) GS-1101-11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Control Tactics Branch. within Office of Artesia Operations under the Artesia Administration Division in Artesia, New Mexico.
The primary purpose of this position is to plan and exercise management control and to provide administration and quality assurance functions of assigned on-going service contracts.
Typical Duties Include:
- Providing management support for assigned contracts and is officially appointed as a Contracting Officer Representative in accordance with all Federal, Department and local laws and regulations.
- Maintaining liaison with participating organizations (POs), FLETC staff, other government agencies and industry as required in order to identify existing and incipient support requirements and problems on assigned contracts.
- Reviewing planning and programming documents and data affecting assigned contracts, to determine impact on training aspects of logistics support and implementing applicable portions.
- Developing a budget analysis for each contract annually and preparing the necessary documents to obtain yearly contract funds.
- Preparing and presenting oral reports and formal presentations to senior management and other Federal and state agencies.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
- Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
- This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
- This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions, and/or to ensure FLETC Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions.
- Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
- Must possess and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting Officer Representative (FAC-COR) Level II certification; or have the requisite experience to obtain and maintain certification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain FAC-COR Level III certification.
Qualifications
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit:
If interested in this position, please email your resume to FLETC-CTO-26-12982508, Contract Compliance Specialist, GS-1101-11, Artesia, New Mexico.
You can also apply in person at the DHS Career Expo in Jacksonville, Florida on June 16 & 17, 2026.You must register for the event at
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. In order to be considered for this position you must possess and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting Officer Representative (FACCOR) Level II certification; or have the requisite experience to obtain and maintain certification.
In Addition To The Selective Placement Factor:
You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following:
- One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to performing property management processes and procedures, forms, documentation and record keeping requirements; applying fact-finding and investigative techniques to gather clear-cut factual evidence of compliance with contractual requirements and regulations; conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations. OR
- A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related to the work of this position to be filled. OR
- A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above (Only graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours will be combined with the specialized experience), when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about
Education
Education Must Be Accredited By An Accrediting Institution Recognized By The U.S. Department Of Education In Order For It To Be Credited Towards Qualifications; Applicant's Resumes And Supporting Documentation Should Only Reflect Education Received From Schools Accredited By Such Institutions. Applicants Can Verify Accreditation At The Following Website:
You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the
Additional information
An incentive MAY be authorized and based on agency policy.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Physical Demands: In addition to work performed at a desk, the position is involved in frequent stooping, bending and walking to perform inspections and witness contractor performance
Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting but involves visits to contractor work sites as well as maintenance shop activities. Heat, dirt and dust are present at these facilities and require the use of safety equipment such as boots and glasses
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code
- 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
- 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
