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CONTRACT SPECIALIST-TITLE 5

Department of the Army

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Frankfort, KY
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Job Description

Duties

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, GS-1102-12, you will plan the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives. Analyze complex contracting issues and implement course of action. Provide business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work/statement of objectives or data requirements. Review requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements. Serve as contracting authority and advisor to management, customers, and contractors. Perform acquisition planning. Prepare and review documents to support solicitation issuance. Oversee procurement of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering. Research, interpret, analyze, and apply regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents. Devise special terms, provisions, clauses, and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract. Prepare solicitation, amendment, and contract. Receive and perform oversight of quotes/bids/proposals evaluations and determine the acceptability of offers. Formulate negotiation strategies and identify areas subject to negotiation (e.g., price, quantity discounts, packaging, payment discounts, transportation, and delivery). Prepare/oversee final contract. Execute post-award contract performance management actions. Appoint Contracting Officer Representatives within delegated authority and manage the COR program. Evaluate contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensure submission of contract deliverables and performance metrics. Monitor and review invoices/payment applications for conformance with contract terms and conditions. Serve as business advisor to customers. Provide advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members, personnel, commanders, and/or contractors. May serve as the Government Purchase Card Program Coordinator. May serve as a System Administrator of automated acquisition systems. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT0047000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
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.
The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education and training requirements 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.
Required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.

Qualifications

Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents Section)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Must have Certified Acquisition Professional Certification.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-11) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods. Experience performing acquisition planning including market research. Experience advising Contracting Officer Representatives and 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. Experience reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify special requirements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for 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 and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees

To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts for validation.

Additional information

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 ( ).
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