Contract Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Eielson AFB, AK

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About The Position

This position performs developmental assignments applying common contracting methods and contract types, and assists in procuring standard or specialized services, supplies, construction items, and materials. Procurement is 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 Copper Cap Program provides a three-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases and offers a permanent position upon completion of the training plan. Promotions and salary increases depend on successful performance and supervisory approval. Positions may be permanent or term and may have a full-time or part-time work schedule; pay varies by geographic location.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements and continuing acquisition education requirements under DoDI 5000.66.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an applicable alternative qualification described in the announcement, is required.
• For specialized experience qualification: one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level in one or more listed contracting areas, such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering, or terminating contracts; analyzing cost or price proposals; developing acquisition strategies; or providing contracting advisory services.
• Applicants qualifying through education may need a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement in a listed field, one full year of graduate-level education in listed fields, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts with the application; education credentials must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Current post-secondary students must be enrolled full-time and in good academic standing, making satisfactory progress toward a bachelor's or graduate degree, and have completed at least one year of the program; recent graduates generally must have received their degree within two years before appointment, subject to the stated military-service exception.
• Maintain current certifications.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Certain positions or rotations require obtaining and maintaining a top secret clearance; polygraph and drug testing may also be required for clearance.
• The employee may be required to file an OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and annually.
• Relocation may be required during or after training.
• To receive further consideration, applicants must log in to the Air Force Civilian Careers Copper Cap contracting page and select Apply Now.

Responsibilities

• Procure off-the-shelf materials available from numerous commercial sources using established procedures.
• Prepare Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and Requests for Proposal (RFPs), ensuring technical descriptions and appropriate contract clauses are included.
• Assist in monitoring contract performance and contract termination.
• Provide advice and assistance to others on contracting work.
• Prepare correspondence.

Benefits

• A permanent position upon completion of the formal training plan.
• Yearly salary increases during the three-year formal training plan.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Potential PCS reimbursement, if authorized.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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