Supervisory Contract Specialist NF-05

United States Army Installation Management Command•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

Serves as Chief of an Armed Forces Recreation Center, Army NAF Contracting Office, responsible for planning, managing, and executing a comprehensive acquisition program and performing contracting functions and contract administration. The program includes contract awards, contract administration, purchasing functions, and the purchase card program. Acquisitions include a variety of supplies, services, and construction. The incumbent exercises management control and provides technical and administrative supervision to employees engaged in procurement and contracting for recurring, special, and emergency requirements. Through subordinates, the incumbent plans and organizes work to meet program objectives, assigns work, establishes schedules and priorities, and provides guidance on complex projects. The role includes training and development of employees, interpreting and implementing applicable requirements, advising the CAO/GM and requiring activities on acquisition matters, and making final decisions on contracting technical matters. The incumbent evaluates acquisition methods and contractual provisions, assesses program accomplishments, ensures effective internal controls for NAFI and Government resources, directs the use of procurement methods, and develops or approves internal standing operating procedures. The position also performs the full range of supervisory personnel management duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum five years of extensive experience applying acquisition laws, contract principles, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and/or procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions.
One year of supervisory experience leading, teaching, and mentoring others.
Minimum five years of extensive experience procuring and administering contracts.
Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
Satisfactory completion of an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.
Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and various hours of the day and week when required.
Submit a resume of two pages or less that clearly demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree including at least 24 semester hours of business courses.
Certified Professional Contracts Manager certification.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II/III in contracting or another applicable professional contracting certification.
Warranted Contracting Officer experience in services, supplies, and construction.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and execute a comprehensive acquisition program for the Contracting Office.
Perform contracting functions and contract administration, including contract awards, purchasing, and oversight of the purchase card program.
Supervise employees engaged in procurement and contracting for recurring, special, and emergency requirements.
Plan and organize work through subordinates to meet program objectives; assign work and establish schedules, priorities, and deadlines.
Communicate management objectives and policies to subordinates and provide guidance on unusually complex technical projects.
Identify training and development needs and provide for employee training.
Make decisions on procurement regulatory guidance, acquisition methods, and deviations from recognized procedures when required by unusual circumstances.
Interpret and implement requirements imposed by higher authorities, including regulations, laws, and good business practices.
Present recommendations to the CAO/GM on long-range plans affected by new or changed missions.
Advise the CAO/GM and requiring activities on acquisition issues and the limitations or permissive aspects of procurement laws, regulations, and Army decisions.
Review and evaluate acquisition methods and contractual provisions and instruments for adequacy, accuracy, and validity.
Evaluate program accomplishments against stated objectives and goals.
Ensure adequate internal controls are developed and operating to manage NAFI and Government resources efficiently and effectively.
Direct use of procurement methods and ensure methods or techniques suit the circumstances.
Develop or approve internal standing operating procedures for the contracting office and its customers.
Make final decisions on contracting technical matters.
Perform the full range of supervisory personnel management duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees; some flexible employees may also be eligible.
Life insurance for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.
401(k) plan, including eligibility for NAF flexible employees under the stated conditions.
Retirement plans for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.
Paid personal time off and federal holidays for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.
Potential professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized.
Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost-of-living allowance, and differentials may be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Payment of permanent change of station costs may be authorized if the move is determined to be in the Government's interest.