SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Duties

Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities. Provides supervisory responsibility for subordinate acquisition workforce personnel. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects, as assigned, or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Recommends awards when appropriate and reviews within-grade increases when eligible and follows up on the status when required. Listens to and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct geographically separated and diverse (T5, AGR, DSG/MDAY, Technician) performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Leave request approval authority; assures adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Coordinates on personnel actions for vacancies; develops interview criteria; participates in initial screening and interviews of applicants for all contracting positions within the State. Ensures all contracting Officers must be rated by the Contracting Chain of Command IAW DoDI 5000.66. Request hiring incentives as needed for mission accomplishment. Supports the Whistleblower Protection Program by responding constructively to employees who make protected disclosures under 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(8); taking responsible and appropriate actions to resolve any such disclosures; and creating an environment in which employees feel comfortable making such disclosures. Provides senior level operational contracting support advice and assistance. Plans, requests and negotiates the acquisition of all necessary resources to support the Contracting Office and prepares input for annual budgets. Anticipates 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. Develops 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. Manages, leads, performs and directs all compliance, e-business, and integration actions for effective cradle-to-grave, pre-award and post-award contracting functions to include, market research, acquisition planning, synopsis, solicitation, evaluation, costs/price analysis using or developing formal analysis tools such as regression analysis, negotiation, select contract type, contract formation, contract administration, payments and financing, intellectual property, government furnished property, fraud and ethical considerations, changes, disputes and claims, Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests, Agency protests, inspection, acceptance, warranty, Small Business Administration socioeconomic requirements, Department of Labor requirements (e.g., payroll audits, on-site labor category compliance), environmental agencies, and complex terms and conditions. Works independently, or serves as team member/advisor, on process action teams, staff assistance visits, contracting studies and special projects. Participates in working groups or serves on boards and committees to recommend contract efficiencies as it pertains to future operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: T5 Excepted Service appointment in the Alaska National Guard.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period with veteran preference, or a 2-year trial period with no veteran preference, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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 DoDI 50000.66.
• The incumbent 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.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must go through a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) prior to appointment and as a condition of employment must maintain a warrant.
• DAWIA Certification - All personnel selected must meet certification requirements, DAWIA Level I - Professional certification, within 36 months of placement in the 1102 series.
• The GS-1102-13 position requires applicants to be DAWIA (Level I - Professional) certified in Contracting or have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Level I - Professional).
• Supervisors Desirables: Applicants must have or be able to obtain a $2,500,000 federal contracting warrant within one year of selection.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

GS-13 - Must have one year of specialized contracting experience at the GS-12 level that required 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. Must have 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. Must have Level 1, DAWIA Professional Certification (or equivalent, see Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations below).

Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations - On 16 October 2023, The Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to recognize parity and reciprocity between the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and the Federal Acquisition Institute's Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional). Personnel with FAC-C should provide a copy of their certification when applying for positions.

*GS-1102-13 Positions - To meet HCA CORB (Contracting Officer Review Board) requirements, eligible candidates for GS-1102-13 positions require CORB validation prior to appointment. The HRO will forward the tentative offer/selection package, to include a copy of the vacancy announcement and the selectee's resume/certification/documents, to the HCA Functional Manager. Once the CORB is complete the HRO will be notified by the HCA POC of the results of the CORB. If the candidate passes the CORB and has a tentative offer, the HRO will determine the enter on duty date.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Education

Minimum Education Requirement - A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
*NOTE: In order to be considered, you must submit a copy of your transcript.

If submitting transcripts from foreign universities/colleges, you are required to submit a credential evaluation from a private U. S. organization that interprets your foreign education or degree. To be acceptable for Federal employment, foreign education must be equivalent to education or degrees acquired at accredited colleges, universities, or educational institutions in the United States.

Additional information

- This 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. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

- NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.

- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.

- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.49% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change.

- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account).

- Veterans' Preference: a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

- Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period with veteran preference, or a 2-year trial period with no veteran preference, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.