CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) (GS-12)

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2623000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing.

Duties

Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities. Reviews a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions. Prepares required documents to support solicitation issuance and reviews and advises less experienced specialists in the preparation of documents. Determines appropriate method of procurement, contract type, and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances. Resolves problems which limit competition and discourage potential offering parties in order to increase small business participation. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering. Devises special terms, provisions, clauses, and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract as required. Prepares pre-negotiation positions and memoranda based on audit and/or technical recommendations. Documents selection decision and justifies basis for award. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Determines the reasonableness of claims. Negotiates and prepares contract modifications including those caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues. Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. Participates in or oversees special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-8) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management; experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized contracting experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level that provided the ability to perform acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements; experience advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria; experience reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness.This specialized experience must also include knowledge of negotiation techniques and technical requirements sufficient to procure complex and/or diversified services, commodities and/or constructions and experience managing the function of the work to be performed that includes the ability to lead, direct and assign work of personnel. Additional Conditions of Employment: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance. May be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant. his position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degree. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100213 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Other information

Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).