SUPV CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary To Serves as Supervisor and Contracting Officer with signatory authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the United States of America for acquisition of significant systems, hardware, software, services, or programs characterized by: (1) large funding levels and a commitment period extending over a long period of time, and the magnitude and terms of the contract substantially impact on the economic well-being of the company or subsidiary of a corporation. Responsibilities As Chief of an acquisition branch, plans, organizes, and directs/coordinates through subordinate personnel a program involving the negotiation, award, administration and termination of long term multi-million-dollar programs of the National Guard Bureau, ensuring that the branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Serves as first line supervisor for a multi-disciplined staff of certified contracting and administrative employees engaged in the support of the National Guard Bureau and services acquisition and contracting requirements generated by the assigned customer organizations. Represents the Division Chief or Director in meetings or conferences with high level civilian and military officials in the accomplishment and coordination or the procurement program. Serves as principal contracting advisor to customers in the acquisition planning process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirements defined in 10 United States Code (USC).This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. NOTE: The following three exemption to the basic education requirements above apply to DoD civilian employees or Service members who: 1. Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) on or before 30 September 2000. OR 2. Served on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty. OR 3. Are an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The Bachelor's degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking New Hire employment within DoD as a 1102. AND Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions: The Secretary of Defense shall designate the acquisition positions in the Department of Defense that are critical acquisition positions, applicants must: 1) Be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent; and 2) Completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Note: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. 3) Possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-III or GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a full range of Federal, Department of Defense, and Army contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex, multi-million dollar, centrally management programs, services, construction and commodities; Expert knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding/market research and the business environment (e.g. economic trends, awareness of commercial/industry business practices, standards) applicable to program and technical requirements in order to recognize potential programmatic/contractual impacts, aid Program. Managers in developing procurement/contracting elements of program planning documents, monitor/control contractor performance, and to provide direction and leadership as the senior contracting officer with authority to require corrective actions, negotiate modifications, and terminate contracts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of a full range of Federal, Department of Defense, and Army contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex, multi-million dollar, centrally management programs, services, construction and commodities. 2. Expert knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding/market research and the business environment (e.g. economic trends, awareness of commercial/industry business practices, standards) applicable to program and technical requirements in order to recognize potential programmatic/contractual impacts, aid Program. Managers in developing procurement/contracting elements of program planning documents, monitor/control contractor performance, and to provide direction and leadership as the senior contracting officer with authority to require corrective actions, negotiate modifications, and terminate contracts. 3. Analytical skill sufficient to evaluate contractor proposals, acquisition regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing negotiation positions and executing appropriate determinations and findings. 4. Expert skill in oral/written communications and negotiation techniques in order to develop pre-negotiation strategies and approaches, serve as the lead negotiator in complex acquisition negotiations, prepare other senior program civilian and military for their part in the process, perform post award negotiations involving contract changes or modifications, and present sensitive recommendations to higher authorities, to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities, and to represent the department or agency on task forces, and skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish regulations and materials. 5. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and prepare compliant contract documentation. 6. Ability to set priorities, establish goals, and assess progress toward their achievement for completion of multiple assignments based on the needs of the organization and their customers. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Created: 2025-02-23