SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) Job in Springfield, IL

Vacancy No. IL-12433363-AR-24-177 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $103,409.00 to $134,435.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/7/2024 Close Date 6/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Springfield, IL


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T0045000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 8 JULY 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5),13-1102-GS, you will serve as Chief of the Contracting Office (CoCO) for the ARNG and ANG, providing professional acquisition and business advisor services.

  • Select, as assigned, or recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives.
  • Apply EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
  • Coordinate on personnel actions for vacancies; develops interview criteria; participates in initial screening and interviews of applicants for all contracting positions within the State.
  • Develop, modify, and/or interpret performance standards.
  • Explain performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
  • Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
  • Plan, request and negotiate the acquisition of all necessary resources to support the Contracting Office and prepares input for annual budgets.
  • Anticipate resource requirements and/or changes in organization or functional assignments necessary to accommodate projected workloads and organizes or reorganizes the office to meet those needs.
  • Manage continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and tools to ensure they remain effective, efficient, and compliant to contracting regulations and policies.
  • Develop detailed research, analysis, interpretation, and application of contracting support ensuring all requirements of law (statute and case law), executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, have been met.
  • Lead statewide category management, strategic sourcing, and data analytics to improve total cost of ownership through disciplined data-driven requirements, and acquisition and cost management processes aligned with the NGB's resourcing strategy.
  • Develop, implement, and manage all matters concerning the ARNG and ANG contracting functions.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of overall contracting processes related to management information controls and interfaces involved in the accomplishment of the acquisition program.
  • Analyze contractor performance and makes recommendations for revisions as contracts proceed through the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and carry out major projects concerned with the scope, design, development, and analysis of contract policies, programs, and procedures for the Army National Guard (ARNG), Air National Guard (ANG) and the National Guard Bureau.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • 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.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
  • PCS expenses may be authorized.
  • Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • Contracting certification must be accomplished IAW DoDI 50000.66.
  • Must meet the certifications, training, and experience IAW DoDI 5000.66.
  • 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.
  • Must go through a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) prior to appointment and as a condition of employment must maintain a warrant.

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: MUST possess the minimum education requirement of a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees? (Note: Official Transcripts must be submitted with the application to receive consideration)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: MUST possess the required DAWIA (Level I - Professional) certification in Contracting or have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Level I - Professional)? (Note: Certification documents MUST be submitted with application to receive consideration.)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management; experience including 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: GS-13 Level - MUST possess the experience which includes at least 1 year at the GS-12 level, of specialized contracting that requires a working knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award/post-award and/or contract price/cost analysis; experience performing acquisition planning; contract price and cost analysis/cost accounting techniques, comprehensive negotiation techniques and a working knowledge of statutes and regulations as they apply to procurement functions.

SUPERVISORY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Minimum education requirement of a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Additional information

  1. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Benefits

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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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Contract Administration
  • Developing Others
  • Human Capital Management
  • Planning and Evaluating

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

  • Certifications
  • DD-214
  • SF-50
  • Official Transcript (Copy)

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Documents that support Veterans' Preference:
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • SF-15

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12433363

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

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.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Lauralee Smith

Address

IL USPFO
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62702
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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