This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Duties

Serves as a Contract Specialist for the Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Procurement Office. Performs analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; administers contracts ensuring compliance with terms and conditions; and develops and provides business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges. Communicates in the form of briefings, written, correspondence, and personal contact. Exercises sound judgement in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions. Participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Acquires and provides contract management/administration for complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services to include but not limited to computer hardware and software Point-of Sales, Communications, Business Intelligence; Business Opportunity Assessments; Consulting, IT Consulting, Commander's Smart Buy Program; Essential Products Program; Prime Vendor Program; Recreational Programs; Family Member Programs; Leisure Travel; Signature Brands; Food and Beverage equipment and supplies; Vehicle Program, Marketing Programs Employee Benefit Programs; Human Resource Management Programs; Air Force Services Card Membership Programs, Treasury Management; Financial Services. Audit Programs; AF Slots Program, Lodging Renovation Projects Management, NAF Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Facility Management, Quality Control, and NAF Purchase Card program. May provide advice and guidance to contact specialists to promote development of individual skills and abilities. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12341388

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• This position may require CONUS and OCONUS travel for official business.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/12/2024 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Demonstrate leadership qualities that support quality processes within the Directorate and the office. Have commercial/government contracting, acquisitions, procurement, purchasing, program/project management, logistics, or accounting experience. Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other related software. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Experience with public laws, regulations, and policies. Experience with commercial practices, and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. Nonappropriated Funds contracting experience. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience working with franchise or licensing agreements. Experience analyzing and checking complex data in spreadsheets. Experience multi-tasking complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience prioritizing assignments with competing deadlines successfully. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFSVC Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing AFSVC/VC 2261 Hughes Ave, Suite #156 Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852 US
• Name: AFSVC HQ NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]