Summary
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center at Port San Antonio, TX.
This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist, Branch Chief, with an Unlimited Contracting Officer's Warrant for the Air Force Non Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO), a Field Operating Agency. Responsible for leading, planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of subordinates ensuring the organization's goals and objectives are achieved. As the Senior Contracting Officer, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contracts; oversee and perform the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; and the administration of contracts ensuring compliance with its terms and conditions; and develops and provide business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges. Communicates with industry and all levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondences, and personal contact. Manages the resolution of conflicts impacting requirements, schedules, funding, resolving critical issues related to policy application; and presenting the rationale or position on specific problems. Serves as a business advisor providing advice, guidance, and business solutions to contracting officials, program officials, commanders, and other senior personnel on a wide range of contractual issues; provide advice on legislation and policy, to recommend and/or lead change in the procurement process; perform oversight of and/or audit of contract files, compile lessons learned, ensure consistent policy application, and provide continuous improvement of critical processes. Manages all aspects of the contracting process. Exercises superior judgment in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions. Participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfactions, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor and improve contracting strategies. Lead Contract Specialists who acquire and provide contract management/ administration for complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services may include but not limited to computer hardware and software, Point-of Sales, Communications, Business Intelligence; Business Opportunity Assessments; Consulting, IT Consulting, Commander Smart Buy Program; Essential Products Program; Prime Vendor Program; Recreational Programs; Family Member Programs; Leisure Travel; Signature Brands; Food and Beverage equipment and supplies; Vehicle Program, Marketing Programs, Employee Benefit Programs; Human Resource Management Programs; Air Force Service Card Membership Programs, Treasury Management; Financial Services, Audit Programs; AF Slots Program, Lodging Renovation Projects Management, NAF Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Facility Management, Quality Control, and NAF Purchase Card Program. Provides technical advice and guidance to contract specialists to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Uses effective coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Interview candidates for subordinate positions and recommend hiring, promotions, or reassignments. Provides authoritative advice and guidance to subordinates to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Advises and provides counsel lo employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Develop performance objectives and rate employees. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment and fosters trust and respect, effectively manage employees' concerns. Uses effective coaching and counseling techniques to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. Take disciplinary measures; address subordinate's concerns and follow-up with appropriate action; provide a work environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; identify, arrange, and provide developmental and training needs; and support the Agency's EEO, security, health, and safety programs.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12393777
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
- This position may require travel without restriction to locations both in the United States and overseas.
- This position requires the incumbent must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/10/2024
Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Demonstrated leadership experience as a contracting professional achieving program results across complex and diverse organizations, ensuring the office's mission and objectives are met. Previous contracting experience as a warranted contracting officer or progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to perform at the Branch Chief level. Experience and mastery of contracting, commercial, and federal contracting and of public laws, regulations, and policies. Experience and mastery of commercial/industrial practices, competitive sourcing, performance-based procedures, and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. Experience and mastery of cost/price analysis techniques and/or post award procurement actions including contract claims and contract termination. Experience to challenge, manage, control, and evaluate contracting methods, practices and processes. Experience with fostering collaboration and creating a climate of trust within the organization. Experience to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Experience to lead, plan, organize, mentor, direct the functions, and appraise staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Non Appropriated Funds contracting experience.
- Bachelor's degree and 24 semester hours in business management course, CPCM, DAWIA II/III in contracting or other applicable professional certification and experience in the contracting field.
- Expert in various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and source selection factors lo plan appropriate strategies to contract complex requirements and conduct negotiations both pre-award and post-award.
- Experience with the agency's EEO, security, health and safety programs.
- High level architecture & construction contracting experience.
- Experience with high level construction contract administration of multiple solicitations/awards at one given time.
- Possess supervisory experience.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.
All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/10/2024 to receive consideration.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
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It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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Next steps
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