CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard.

• Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Resolves problems which limit competition and discourage potential offering parties in order to increase small business participation.
• Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions.
• Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering.
• Devises special terms, provisions, clauses, and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract as required.
• Prepares pre-negotiation positions and memoranda based on audit and/or technical recommendations.
• Documents selection decision and justifies basis for award.
• Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts.
• Determines the reasonableness of claims.
• Negotiates and prepares contract modifications including those caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues.
• Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers.
• Participates in or oversees special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• 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 5000.66.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education, training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-8)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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.

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:Must possess at least one year of specialized contracting experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level that provided the ability to perform acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements; experience advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria; experience reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness.This specialized experience must also include knowledge of negotiation techniques and technical requirements sufficient to procure complex and/or diversified services, commodities and/or constructions and experience managing the function of the work to be performed that includes the ability to lead, direct and assign work of personnel.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

• 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.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.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
• May be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.
• his 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. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:

1. Resume (must include the following information)
   1. First and Last Name
   2. Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
   3. Position Title(s)
   4. Company/Organization Name(s)
   5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
   6. Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement

Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.

It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.

2. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
   Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
3. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
   This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
4. DD214s

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