Contract Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position for a Contract Specialist, Position Description Number T0047000, with the Ohio USPFO, National Guard. The primary purpose is to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law.

The position plans approaches to meet contracting program objectives across requirements of varying complexity. It analyzes difficult or controversial contracting issues and recommends or implements courses of action, and advises technical personnel on developing performance work statements, statements of work or objectives, and data requirements. It reviews requisition packages for adequacy, compliance, and consistency with market practices.

The Contract Specialist oversees procurement of services, supplies, construction, and architect-engineering work. The role researches and applies regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, legal decisions, public law, and precedents; prepares solicitation and contract documents; and evaluates offers using financial and technical information.

The position manages post-award contract performance, including appointing and managing Contracting Officer Representatives within delegated authority, monitoring contractor compliance and deliverables, and taking actions such as site visits, change orders, and funding adjustments. It also advises customers and other stakeholders on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition and business matters, and prepares supporting correspondence, reports, memoranda, and briefings.

The incumbent must meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act requirements and continuing acquisition education, training, and experience requirements. The position requires a secret security clearance, filing an annual OGE Form 450, and may require travel, irregular or overtime hours, and service during state emergencies or disasters. It is designated as Essential Personnel.

Requirements

• One year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level.
• Experience performing acquisition planning, including market research and knowledge of contracting methods that meet mission and customer requirements.
• Experience advising Contracting Officer Representatives and customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria.
• Experience reviewing procurement requests for clarity, adequacy, and completeness.
• Experience reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify special requirements.
• General experience supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management, including data collection and analysis, clear communication, and professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; transcripts or other documentation must be provided.
• Meet applicable DAWIA requirements and continuing acquisition education, training, and experience requirements under DoDI 5000.66.
• Obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• File an OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• Safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• May be required to complete a trial period and participate in direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to work irregular or overtime (compensatory) hours or outside the normal duty day.
• May be subject to duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Responsibilities

• Plan contracting approaches for requirements of varying complexity and recommend or implement courses of action for difficult contracting issues.
• Advise technical personnel on developing performance work statements, statements of work or objectives, and data requirements.
• Review requisition packages for adequacy, compliance, and consistency with market practices and conditions.
• Oversee procurement of services, supplies, construction, and architect-engineering work.
• Research, interpret, analyze, and apply regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, GAO and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents.
• Develop special contract terms and conditions, structure price schedules, determine sources to solicit, and prepare solicitation, amendment, and contract documents.
• Oversee evaluations of quotes, bids, and proposals and determine offer acceptability based on financial and technical information.
• Manage post-award contract performance, appoint Contracting Officer Representatives within delegated authority, and manage the COR program as required.
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure timely submission of contract deliverables and performance metrics.
• Conduct field site visits when necessary; address labor standards violations, expedite performance or delivery when required, monitor government-furnished property, and issue change orders as necessary.
• Obtain additional funds or de-obligate funds as necessary.
• Advise customers, team members, technical or program personnel, commanders, and contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition, and business issues.
• Assist contractors and customers with interpretation of contractual language, regulatory requirements, and business opportunities.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, memoranda, documents, and briefings supporting contractual actions or recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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