Summary Are you a unicorn? Do you have both the marketing skills to create and manage imaginative communication campaigns plus the business acumen to identify technical requirements for NHTSA campaigns and manage contract administration to put these campaigns on display? As a marketing specialist you will work with other communication professionals to support contract administration while developing your own campaigns that affect traffic safety. Accept the challenge! Be the unicorn! Responsibilities As a Marketing Specialist, you will: Complete both pre-procurement and post award functions for the day-to-day execution of multi-million dollar marketing and media contracts. Support other marketing professionals in marketing and media contracts development and administration. Develop and execute marketing plans for national, multi-media, paid and social norming media campaigns related to behavioral or vehicle safety programs. Receive, review, and approve progress reports, invoices, and final reports in partnership with technical staff. Serve as a liaison between technical staff, contract specialists, contracting officers, and contractor to identify and resolve contractual issues. The ideal candidate is a meticulous, detailed-oriented individual who ensures that requirements are completely captured and communicated to acquisition staff clearly and concisely; monitors contract requirements with a keen eye; and incorporates cutting edge marketing techniques into project requirements. The individual has a deep understanding of contracting techniques that provide the responsiveness and flexibility needed to enable agile acquisitions for a fast-paced, multi-faceted communications office. The ideal candidate is a resourceful multi-tasker who excels in project management with time-sensitive deadlines while being a team-player who works cooperatively and effectively as part of a highly adaptable, energetic marketing team. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. FAC-COR Level III: Must be able to obtain and maintain the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR) Certification Level 3. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience in both pre-procurement and post award functions for the day-to-day execution marketing and media contracts. Experience in developing and executing advertising and marketing campaigns that include television, radio, social media, earned media, and digital platforms. Experience as a liaison between the program office, contractor, and acquisition staff. Experience working with external advertising agencies to create and implement marketing and advertising campaigns. Experience in developing and executing a marketing and advertising budget. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge related to procurement development, budget planning and tracking, and contract administration. Knowledge in developing and executing successful marketing and paid and social norming advertising campaigns that showcase the ability to plan, implement, and analyze consumer market research, and develop and implement strategic marketing and advertising efforts. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with managers, peers, and customers at all levels. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information NOTICE: Individuals considering employment with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration need to be aware of certain ethics requirements that apply to Federal employees. There is a one-year “cooling off” period during which a new Federal employee may not work on a matter that involves the employee's previous employer. In addition, depending on the job, you may be required to sell certain assets you hold (such as stocks) that would present a conflict of interest with the work you would perform if hired. For details about these restrictions, please visit: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/about-nhtsa/working-nhtsa The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations 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 the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. NOTICE: Individuals considering employment with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration need to be aware of certain ethics requirements that apply to Federal employees. There is a one-year “cooling off” period during which a new Federal employee may not work on a matter that involves the employee's previous employer. In addition, depending on the job, you may be required to sell certain assets you hold (such as stocks) that would present a conflict of interest with the work you would perform if hired. For details about these restrictions, please visit: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/about-nhtsa/working-nhtsa