THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT0048000, PDT0049P01, and PDT0050P01 and is part of the KY USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, GS-1102-7/9/11, you will plan overall approach to meet contracting program objectives. Perform market research/analysis, analyze market trends, and determine the sources to be solicited. Determine appropriate method of procurement. Select appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve acquisition problems. Perform acquisition planning with program manager/customer, technical, legal, finance and contract pricing personnel. Review requisition packages for adequacy and compliance. Assist with the development of evaluation criteria to determine source selection. Procure services, commodities, and/or construction. Apply statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office and Comptroller General Decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions. Obtain and review subcontracting plans. Conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract. Recommend award and prepare final contract. Execute post-award contract performance management actions. Monitor and evaluate contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts. Ensure submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics. Negotiate and prepare contract modifications as needed. Provide advice, guidance, training and assistance to personnel, commanders and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business related issues. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT0048000, PDT0049P01, and PDT0050P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected].

Requirements

Qualifications

FOR GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-05) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the knowledge of collecting and analyzing data. Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management. FOR GS-09: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates contracting and acquisition experience and a working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (1) A knowledge of contracting authority and responsibility, (2) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (3) Contractor responsibility standards, (4) Regulatory compliance, (5) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (6) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. FOR GS-11: MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Must have DAWIA Certified Acquisition Professional Certification SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of the following areas: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

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

***NOTE: The education requirements listed above applies to individuals who initially accessed, promoted, reassigned, changed-to-lower grade or detailed in the NG Title 5 or Title 32 Excepted Service Contracting Program, Occupational Series GS-1102.***

To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts for validation.

Contacts

• Address KY USPFO 100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY FRANKFORT, KY 40601 US
• Name: Stephen Ramsey
• Phone: 502-607-1390
• Email: [email protected]