This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGT0047000 and is part of the JFHQ-USPFO in Rapid City, SD. This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: -All U.S. Citizens

Duties

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-12, you will: This position is located at Joint Force Headquarters - United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting office or an ANG Base Contracting Office. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

Requirements

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work comp time or overtime and may be required to work hours outside the normal duty schedule.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education, training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
• 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.
• May be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state of emergency or disaster declaration.
• Must have Level 1, DAWIA Foundational Certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

Mandatory Positive Education - Minimum education requirement a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. General Experience- Must have 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. Specialized Experience- GS-12 - (Advanced Level) - Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements, (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria, (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness, and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements. AND must have Level 1, DAWIA Foundational Certification (or equivalent, see Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations below). Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations - Contracting certifications issued by Federal (non-DoD) organizations such as the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) and certifications issued by the Department of Homeland Security, or the Coast Guard are not reciprocal with the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification. However, the National Guard Bureau may consider these Federal, non-DoD certifications in exercising the fulfillment process toward meeting the certification requirements of Chapter 87 of Title 10, U.S.C. Completed DAU or equivalent coursework may be transferable and applied toward the functional or acquisition training standards for an acquisition workforce member's DAWIA contracting certification. Applicants that qualify for the position based upon their contracting experience in the 1102 series as an employee in a non-DoD position will be given thirty-six months to achieve Level 1 DAWIA Foundational certification. The HCA designated POC will assist the HRO in exercising the fulfillment process toward meeting the certification requirements of Chapter 87 of Title 10. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award, post-award, and price/cost analysis functions. Knowledge of commercial business practices and market conditions to evaluate offer acceptability, contractor responsibility, and/or contractor performance, and to determine acquisition strategy and sources. Knowledge of negotiation techniques and technical requirements sufficient to procure complex and/or diversified services, commodities, and/or construction. Knowledge of contract administration sufficient to monitor a group of diverse contracts, understanding quality assurance, inspection, acceptance, and corrective action terms and conditions. Knowledge of contract cost analysis and contract termination procedures. ** Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.

Education

MANDATORY POSITIVE EDUCATION
Minimum Requirements for All NG Title 5 Excepted Service Applicants/Candidates:

-A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Based on the Education and Certification Requirements for this Series, NO Substitutions of Bachelor's Degree Education for Specialized Experiences are Allowed for the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 Positions.

*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.

Contacts

• Address SD JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS 2823 WEST MAIN STREET RAPID CITY, SD 57702-8186 US
• Name: Angela Sharpe
• Email: [email protected]