Contract Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Eielson AFB, AK

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About The Position

This position performs developmental assignments designed to provide practical application of common contracting methods and contract types and to assist in procuring standard or specialized services, supplies, construction items, services, and materials. Procurements are primarily conducted through formal advertising, with limited use of negotiation techniques. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center.

The role plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, programs, commodities, and construction contracts; develops solicitations; evaluates responses; recommends awards; monitors contract performance; and performs contract administration. It also provides contracting advice and assistance and prepares correspondence.

The position is part of the Copper Cap Program, which provides a three-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. The program describes a permanent position upon completion of the training plan; promotions and salary increases depend on successful performance and supervisory approval.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable basic requirement: a master’s degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; or qualify under one of the stated Armed Forces or Department of Defense employee alternatives.
• Complete two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or hold a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, LL.B., or J.D.; submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07 or equivalent. The experience must demonstrate knowledge of commonly used contracting methods and contract types for well-defined and well-precedented contract actions; applicable federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and business practices and market conditions relevant to customer requirements, proposal responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance.
• Meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties and continuing acquisition education requirements under DoDI 5000.66.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Males must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Be willing to relocate during or after training if required.
• Complete any required background clearance; certain positions or rotations require a top secret clearance and may require polygraph and drug testing.
• Submit an application through the specified Air Force Civilian Careers page and select the Apply Now button to receive further consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan acquisitions for standard or specialized services, programs, commodities, and construction contracts, including where specifications are standardized or not standardized and sole-source or competitive markets exist.
• Develop solicitations, evaluate responses, and make award recommendations.
• Monitor contract performance and perform contract administration.
• Provide advice and assistance to others on contracting work.
• Prepare correspondence.

Benefits

• A permanent position upon completion of the Copper Cap formal training plan, as described in the posting.
• Yearly salary increases during the three-year training plan, subject to successful performance and supervisory approval.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• PCS relocation may be paid if authorized.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level