About the Position: Serves as a contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award functions, including negotiations, cost/price analysis, contract administration, and closeout for a variety of supply, service, and/or construction contracts for the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

Duties

Develops various procurement strategies, briefs top management on solicitation and contract problems (both actual and potential) and presents alternative solutions. Provides assistance and guidance to less experienced contract specialists on the full range of pre-award and post-award matters. Administers long-term, multi-year, complex contracts for procurements of highly specialized commodities, equipment, and services in support of a wide range of programs, where guidelines are often not directly applicable. Processes invoices in the wide-area workflow system (WAWF) in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors subcontracting for compliance with plans. Requests and evaluates proposals. Performs cost and price analyses. Conducts negotiations concerning cost, price, and contract terms and conditions. Makes award recommendations to higher-level contracting officers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent  to work an uncommon tour of duty shift on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Selectee may be required to obtain a Contracting Officer's Warrant and must be able to meet the requirements stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements necessary to obtain a Contracting Officer Warrant.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Contracting Career Level Certification within 48 months of appointment
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. -OR- Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) administering contracts for procurement of commodities, equipment, and/or services; 2) assisting in the preparation of contractual and procurement documents to include statements of work, acquisition plans/milestones, and source selection plans; 3) monitoring contractor performance to determine compliance with contract terms and conditions; 4) analyzing and evaluating cost and pricing data for acquisitions; and, 5) providing guidance to personnel on procurement and contract matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementPlanning and EvaluatingPreparation and Negotiation

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W0B4AA NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk