What is a warranted contracting officer?

Main Job Duties. As the job title suggests, a warranted contracting officer has the authority from the federal government to enter into any contracts on behalf of that government agency. These non-warranted government employees must complete a training course and act as the liaison between the CO and the contractor.

What GS level is a contracting officer?

GS-1102
The contract specialist is the most prevalent job category in the Acquisition career field. The job classification is GS-1102. Other procurement jobs under the GS-1102 series include contractor administrator, contracting officer, and procurement analyst.

Is Contracting Officer a good job?

Job Satisfaction for Contracting Officer Based on 71 responses, the job of Contracting Officer has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.83 out of 5. On average, Contracting Officers are highly satisfied with their job.

How do you become a warranted contracting officer?

In order to be appointed as a Contracting Officer for contract actions above the micro-purchase threshold, an individual must meet the FAC-C requirements for education, training, and experience at an appropriate level to support their warrant authority.

What makes a good contracting officer?

A good leader must have the ability to manage up, as well as down. Whether via formal training, mentorship or guidance from existing leaders who take the time to work with and for their team, the acquisition community must work to ensure COs develop in all ways as contracting leaders.

What makes a good Contracting Officer?

Who appoints Contracting Officer representative?

The nomination is created by the COR and approved by the COR Supervisor. Once the nomination is complete, the COR will be appointed by the Contracting Officer.

What are the requirements for the contracting series, 1102?

Contracting Series, 1102 Individual Occupational Requirements. This is an individual qualification standard developed by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 433. It does not apply to Department of Defense positions. Basic Requirements for GS-5 through GS-12

Do you need a warrant for a gs-1102?

All GS-1102’s arc required to be certified under the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) program prior to issuance if warrant. All non-1102’s requesting a warrant authority must meet the policy requirements set forth in the Acquisition Letter V-06-06 and all supplements that follow.

What is the purpose of the contracting officer warrant program?

Purpose: This Order reissues Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Services Acquisition Manual, and related General Services Administration procedures and guidelines for the continued effective operation of the regional Contracting Officer Warrant Program (COWP) Board.

What are the requirements for a gs-1102 position?

Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12.