Contract Specialist (Accelerated Hiring)

Army National Guard Units • Latham, NY

32d

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (ACCELERATED HIRING), Position Description Number T0048000 and is part of the UNITED STATES PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (GS,1102-11), 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.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• 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, training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
• 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.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• All personnel selected must meet certification requirements, DAWIA Level I – Professional certification, within 36 months of placement in the 1102 series.
• Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management.
• Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and Other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management.
• Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-09 level performing work in the following areas as applicable to the position being filled: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract.
• Competencies at the practitioner category emphasize functional specialization in contracting.
• Specialized experience may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction.
• Individuals at this category are expected to have and apply journeyman level acquisition-related skills.
• Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program retained grade category are eligible to apply with this preference.
• Minimum education requirement a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
• You must provide Official Transcripts as 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.
• 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) ).
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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