Contract Specialist
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 89508 - 116362
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST PD Number T0047000and is part of Joint Force Headquarters Nebraska Army National Guard.
As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST GSduties include:
1. Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities. Analyzes difficult/controversial contracting issues determines recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches for long-term contract performance or short-term contracts with extremely stringent time frames. Provides business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work/statement of objectives or data requirements. Reviews a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative regulatory and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions. Serves as a contracting authority and advisor to management customers and contractors in assignment area relative to the market the industry specifications socioeconomic concerns and similar matters. Performs acquisition planning along with the program manager/customer technical legal and finance personnel to develop market research acquisition strategy milestones evaluation/source selection criteria and/or incentive or award fee provisions as applicable. Exercises experienced judgment initiative and resourcefulness to identify regulations and laws which do or do not apply to the particular procurement to consider financial arrangements and incentives and to develop justifications for adopting a contractual posture. Prepares required documents to support solicitation issuance and reviews and advises less experienced specialists in the preparation of documents. Determines appropriate method of procurement contract type and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances. Reviews and evaluates requisitions for which previous experience and historical data are not usually directly available or applicable such as complex services architect and engineering services or environmental related construction. Reviews procurement requests to determine whether based on market analysis the requirement can be performed by and should be set aside for small businesses; actively solicits Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Women-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business participation. Reviews and may sign justification for limiting competition procurements. Procurements usually involve a variety of complexities such as socioeconomic considerations source selections and special handling provisions or other specialized terms and conditions unfavorable market conditions complex contracts and limited competition difficult-to-define scopes of work legal conditions and rigid deadlines causing additional complications. Resolves problems which limit competition and discourage potential offering parties in order to increase small business participation. Obtains required business clearances and/or approvals as necessary. Conducts site visits/pre-proposal/pre-bid conferences. Serves as point of contact for assigned procurements. This position may be required to perform supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties participates in the interviews and selection of employees schedules and approves leave provides training evaluates performance initiates action to upgrade positions and resolves disciplinary problems. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions.
2. Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services supplies construction and architect and engineering. Researches interprets analyzes and applies all regulations business and industry practices market trends Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General decisions public law case law and precedents. Devises special terms provisions clauses and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract as required. Ensures that the price schedule is properly structured and determines sources to be solicited. Prepares solicitation amendment and contract documents incorporating applicable terms conditions provisions and clauses. Receives and performs oversight of quotes/bids/proposals evaluations and determines the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained. Conducts price or cost analysis as needed. Recommends or determines the competitive range. Formulates negotiation strategies and identifies areas subject to negotiation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory
Qualifications
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions programs property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain within one year of appointment and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded separations of employment or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86 PSIP Initiation Form Fingerprints OF306 and Application/Resume.
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications work statements and quality assurance criteria (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity adequacy and completeness and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
DAWIA Certification -All personnel selected must meet certification requirements DAWIA Level I - Professional certification within 36 months of placement in the 1102 series.
ALL SERIES GS-1102 NG TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE CANDIDATES PACKAGES ARE PROCESSED / COORDINATED DIRECTLY TO NG-J1-TN THROUGH NGB OPARC FOR FINAL CONCURRENCE PRIOR TO FINAL APPOINTMENT.
Education
Education:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education requirement a Bachelors 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 Excepted or Title 32 Dual Status Contracting Program Occupational series GS-1102 as of the effective date of this qualification standard.
Additional information
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 ( OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
*2. 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.
3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
4. The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
5. The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
6. 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.
7. The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
8. May be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.
9. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state of emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
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