CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T0048000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-1102-7/9/11, you will ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
• Plan the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements.
• Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement and analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determine the sources to be solicited.
• Analyze contracting issues and recommend best course of action.
• Use judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations, and in recommending solutions to problems encountered.
• Provide business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statements and statements of work or data requirements.
• Procure a wide variety of services, commodities, and or construction.
• Apply all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business, industry practices, and market trends.
• Ensure price schedules are properly structured, prepare the solicitation, determine sources to be solicited, issue solicitation and amendments, and determine the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained.
• Execute post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensure timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics.
• Negotiate and prepare contract modifications caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues.
• Review contractor invoices for completeness and use of proper approved rates and conformance with contract terms and conditions, and approve/disapprove and certify for payment.
• Assist with the development of evaluation criteria to use in determining source selection and best value requests for proposals, which include utilization of past performance data and technical qualifications for awards based on other than lowest price.
• Conduct any necessary conferences to discuss proposals received and perform price or cost analysis, plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of a contract. **This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Education

Positive Education Requirement: You must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; (Please note: You must submit an official copy of your transcripts.) Based on the Education and Certification Requirements for this Series, NO Substitutions of bachelor's degree Education for Specialized Experiences are Allowed for the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 Positions.

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).

Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: *** All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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.

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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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Contracting/Procurement Decision Making Planning and Evaluating

Documents you must provide

• Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 SF-50 - must submit Official Transcript Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible participants should claim preference in the questionnaire.
• You must provide all the required documents in accordance with the PPP placement type you are claiming.
• To claim PPP, you cannot have obtained permanent Federal employment, nor accepted or declined another PPP job offer.
• Please review the Priority Placement Program handbook for further information: *** Documents to support Priority Placement Program (PPP): Military reserve and national guard technician PPP self-certification checklist *** Retained grade PPP self-certification checklist *** Military reserve and national guard technician disability PPP self-certification checklist ***

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

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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