CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

About the role

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2623000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing.

What you will do

• Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities.
• Reviews a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions.
• Prepares required documents to support solicitation issuance and reviews and advises less experienced specialists in the preparation of documents.
• Determines appropriate method of procurement, contract type, and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances.
• Resolves problems which limit competition and discourage potential offering parties in order to increase small business participation.
• Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions.
• Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering.
• Devises special terms, provisions, clauses, and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract as required.
• Prepares pre-negotiation positions and memoranda based on audit and/or technical recommendations.
• Documents selection decision and justifies basis for award.
• Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts.
• Determines the reasonableness of claims.
• Negotiates and prepares contract modifications including those caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues.
• Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers.
• Participates in or oversees special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degree.

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.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
• It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
• Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
• This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).