Contract Specialist
The primary purpose of this position is to provide sound business advice in the execution of pre-award and post-award functions, using a wide range of common contracting methods and contract types, to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction within an operational contracting office. Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements. Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determines the sources to be solicited. Determines appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types. Selects appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve a variety of acquisition problems. Analyzes contracting issues and recommends best course of action. Performs acquisition planning along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, finance and contract pricing personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions, as applicable. Exercises latitude in dealing with problems arising during the pre-award phase of the procurement action. Plans and carries out the work, selecting the approaches and techniques to be used, and determines actions to be taken on assigned contracts. Uses judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations and in recommending solutions to problems encountered. Provides business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work or data requirements. Reviews requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions. Procures a wide variety of services, commodities, and/or construction. Applies all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General Decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions. Contracts assigned may contain a variety of unique attributes such as special handling provisions or other specialized terms and conditions, unfavorable market conditions, and limited competition or sole source requirements. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Monitors and evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics. Makes field site visits to detect and/or correct labor standards violations, takes appropriate action to expedite delivery or performance when required by mission changes, monitors the contractors' use of government-furnished property inventories, and issues change orders as necessary. Provides business advice and guidance to technical personnel and others on contracting work and prepares correspondence. Represents the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well-defined. GS07- Assist the Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program with day to day operation of the program. Ensure Cardholder (CH) and Billing Official (BO) required training is tracked and current. Prepare and provide internal training to CHs and BOs as necessary. Maintain delegation and appointment letters for all current CHs and BOs. Assist with the development and implementation of local procedures and controls to ensure streamlined and effective management of the GPC program. GS09- Assume duties as the A/OPC upon completion of DAWIA Level II. Manage the overall day to day operations of the GPC program in accordance with current procurement laws and regulations. Provide daily operational and regulatory guidance to the MTARNG leadership, CHs and BOs in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AFARS), Appendix EE. GS11- Serve as the A/OPC subject matter expert for the MTARNG GPC program to include oversight and delegation of duties to the Alternate A/OPC. Manage the overall GPC program to include:
analyzing data to determine risk or misuse of cards, provide recommendations for required actions to prevent or correct problems within the program, respond to data calls with timely and accurate submissions, provide training and mentorship to CHs and BOs and provide effective communication to stakeholders within the program. Military Grades:
E4 - E9; WO1 - CW5; O1 - O5 Compatible Military Assignments:
Enlisted 36B, 42A, 51C, 92A/Y/Z; Warrant 011/920A, 92B; Officer 01A, or 27/36/90/91/92A GENERAL
Experience:
Must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Each applicant must have the education requirements and validated certifications to qualify for each GS-1102-Grade position. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-07, Entry Level One - Must meet positive education requirement. Candidate must have an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard Procurement business and/or contracting program requirements and certifications. Applicants should have experiences and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Those Dual Status Technician applicants, who completed the Contracting Apprentice Course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills (ARNG Enlisted MOS 51C; or, the ANG Enlisted AFSC 6C0X1) are considered minimally qualified for the GS-07 position. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-07 positions, employees must complete Level One Certification within 24 months of appointment to their positions. GS-09, Intermediate Level Two - To qualify, candidate must have Level One Certification awarded. Must meet positive education requirement. Must have at least 12 months of functional contracting experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of contracting principles and procedures to include the following business:
Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts; Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Small Business Socio-Economic; Delivery Order / Task Order; Contract Administration; Government Purchase Card program. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-09 position, the employee must complete Level Two Certification within 24 months of appointment to the position. GS-11, Intermediate Level Two - To qualify, candidate must have Level Two Certification awarded. Must meet positive education requirement. Must have at least 12 months of broadening contracting experiences and competencies that provided full working knowledge and skill in contracting principles and procedures to include the following tasks:
Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Socio-Economic, Delivery Order / Task Order, Contract Administration, Purchase Card program. You must list specific dates (DAY/MONTH/YEAR - DAY/MONTH/YEAR) with experience on resume to be considered. NOTE:
Your application must contain a DETAILED description of both civilian and military experience as it relates to the general and specialized experience requirements.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
analyzing data to determine risk or misuse of cards, provide recommendations for required actions to prevent or correct problems within the program, respond to data calls with timely and accurate submissions, provide training and mentorship to CHs and BOs and provide effective communication to stakeholders within the program. Military Grades:
E4 - E9; WO1 - CW5; O1 - O5 Compatible Military Assignments:
Enlisted 36B, 42A, 51C, 92A/Y/Z; Warrant 011/920A, 92B; Officer 01A, or 27/36/90/91/92A GENERAL
Experience:
Must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Each applicant must have the education requirements and validated certifications to qualify for each GS-1102-Grade position. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-07, Entry Level One - Must meet positive education requirement. Candidate must have an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard Procurement business and/or contracting program requirements and certifications. Applicants should have experiences and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Those Dual Status Technician applicants, who completed the Contracting Apprentice Course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills (ARNG Enlisted MOS 51C; or, the ANG Enlisted AFSC 6C0X1) are considered minimally qualified for the GS-07 position. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-07 positions, employees must complete Level One Certification within 24 months of appointment to their positions. GS-09, Intermediate Level Two - To qualify, candidate must have Level One Certification awarded. Must meet positive education requirement. Must have at least 12 months of functional contracting experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of contracting principles and procedures to include the following business:
Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts; Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Small Business Socio-Economic; Delivery Order / Task Order; Contract Administration; Government Purchase Card program. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-09 position, the employee must complete Level Two Certification within 24 months of appointment to the position. GS-11, Intermediate Level Two - To qualify, candidate must have Level Two Certification awarded. Must meet positive education requirement. Must have at least 12 months of broadening contracting experiences and competencies that provided full working knowledge and skill in contracting principles and procedures to include the following tasks:
Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Socio-Economic, Delivery Order / Task Order, Contract Administration, Purchase Card program. You must list specific dates (DAY/MONTH/YEAR - DAY/MONTH/YEAR) with experience on resume to be considered. NOTE:
Your application must contain a DETAILED description of both civilian and military experience as it relates to the general and specialized experience requirements.
- Department:
1102 Contracting - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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