CONTRACT SPECIALIST
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. Reviews procurement requests to determine whether, based on market analysis, the requirement can be performed by small businesses; actively solicits Small Businesses and a wide range of socioeconomic groups. If appropriate, initiates action to have all or part of a procurement set-aside exclusively for small business/socioeconomic performance. 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. Ensures the price schedule is properly structured, prepares the solicitation, determines sources to be solicited, issues solicitations and amendments, and determines the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained. Obtains and reviews subcontracting plans as required. Recommends the competitive range. Conducts any necessary conferences to discuss proposals received; performs price or cost analysis; plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract. Determines need for final proposal revisions. Recommends award. Prepares final contract to include appropriate standard clauses and special provisions, final pricing and payment terms, and incentives. Documents reason for decision and justifies basis for award. Prepares the unit's response to any protests, as required, fully documenting and defending the Government's position. Takes any necessary corrective action resulting from a protest. Enters all contractual information into a contract writing system software database. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. MANDATORY POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, AND At least 24 Semester Hours in any combination/restricted to the following studies:
Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:
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) 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.Substitution of Education for Specialized
Experience:
To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of completed graduate education, the graduate education must be in one of -or- be a combination of the following required disciplines:
Accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; or, one full academic year of graduate law school, or superior academic achievement in a law school program. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
-Incumbents of this job are issued a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), which issued only upon passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a finger-print supported criminal record check. -Contracting Level I required within 24 months from assignment -Must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8. -Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. -The full promotion potential for this position is GS-11. -The individual selected for this position must be willing to relocate to the area for which the position is based. Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the Specialized Experience, you must include transcripts. DO NOT copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, AND At least 24 Semester Hours in any combination/restricted to the following studies:
Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:
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) 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.Substitution of Education for Specialized
Experience:
To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of completed graduate education, the graduate education must be in one of -or- be a combination of the following required disciplines:
Accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; or, one full academic year of graduate law school, or superior academic achievement in a law school program. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
-Incumbents of this job are issued a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), which issued only upon passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a finger-print supported criminal record check. -Contracting Level I required within 24 months from assignment -Must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8. -Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. -The full promotion potential for this position is GS-11. -The individual selected for this position must be willing to relocate to the area for which the position is based. Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the Specialized Experience, you must include transcripts. DO NOT copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
- Department:
1102 Contracting - Salary Range:
$42,238 to $54,911 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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