Supervisory Contract Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Salem, OR

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST, T0045000 and is part of the Oregon Army National Guard USPFO, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief of the Contracting Office (CoCO) for the ARNG and ANG, providing professional acquisition and business advisor services. Directly reports to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Contracting certification must be accomplished IAW DoDI 50000.66.
• The incumbent must meet the certifications, training, and experience 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.
• Must go through a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) prior to appointment and as a condition of employment must maintain a warrant.
• 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. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved by the TAG.
• The GS-1102-13 and GS-1102-14 requires applicants to be DAWIA (Level I – Professional) certified in Contracting or have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Level I – Professional).
• 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 specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade.
• Must have one year of specialized contracting experience at the GS-12 level that required a working knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award/post-award and/or contract price/cost analysis.
• Must have experience performing acquisition planning; contract price and cost analysis/cost accounting techniques, comprehensive negotiation techniques and a working knowledge of statutes and regulations as they apply to procurement functions.
• Must have Level 1, DAWIA Professional Certification (or equivalent, see Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations below).
• Any applicant selected will receive a tentative offer of appointment contingent upon passing a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) as this position is required to hold a warrant as a condition of employment.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
• Must be DAWIA (Level I - Professional) certified in Contracting or have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Level I - Professional).
• GS-1102-13 Positions - To meet HCA CORB requirements, eligible candidates for GS-1102-13 and GS-1102-14 positions require CORB validation prior to appointment.
• Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Note: The minimum education requirements listed above applies to individuals who initially accessed, promoted, reassigned, changed-to-lower grade or detailed in the NG Title 5 or Title 32 Excepted Service Contracting Program, Occupational Series GS-1102, as of the effective date of this qualification standard.

Responsibilities

• Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities, including providing supervisory responsibility for subordinate acquisition workforce personnel.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Selects, as assigned, or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives.
• Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards, explains performance expectations, and provides regular feedback.
• Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments, recommends awards, and reviews within-grade increases.
• Listens to and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management.
• Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems and effects minor disciplinary measures.
• Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training.
• Approves leave requests and assures adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.
• Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material.
• Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
• Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions.
• Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy and effective utilization of personnel resources.
• Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees.
• Coordinates on personnel actions for vacancies, develops interview criteria, and participates in initial screening and interviews.
• Ensures all contracting Officers must be rated by the Contracting Chain of Command IAW DoDI 5000.66.
• Requests hiring incentives as needed for mission accomplishment.
• Supports the Whistleblower Protection Program by responding constructively to employees who make protected disclosures.
• Provides senior level operational contracting support advice and assistance.
• Plans, requests and negotiates the acquisition of all necessary resources to support the Contracting Office and prepares input for annual budgets.
• Anticipates resource requirements and/or changes in organization or functional assignments necessary to accommodate projected workloads and organizes or reorganizes the office to meet those needs.
• Develops detailed research, analysis, interpretation, and application of contracting support ensuring all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures have been met.
• Exercises full management and line authority.
• Exercises delegated managerial authority to develop and implement operational contracting support program goals and objectives.
• Determines the best approach to resolving staffing shortages and develops long-range staffing plans.
• Works independently, or serves as team member/advisor, on process action teams, staff assistance visits, contracting studies and special projects.
• Participates in working groups or serves on boards and committees to recommend contract efficiencies as it pertains to future operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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