CONTRACT SPECIALIST

A GS-1102-12, CONTRACT SPECIALIST:

• Plans & executes contracting strategies to meet program objectives for complex requirements, analyzing difficult or controversial issues & recommending courses of action for long- & short-term contracts with tight timeframes
• Advises technical personnel on PWS/SOW/SOO & data requirements
• Reviews requisitions for adequacy & compliance with administrative, regulatory, & procedural requirements & market practices
• Serves as contracting authority & business advisor to management, customers, & contractors on market conditions, industry practices, specifications, legal requirements, & socioeconomic issues
• Leads acquisition planning with program, technical, legal, & finance stakeholders to develop market research, strategies, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, & incentive/award-fee provisions
• Interprets laws & regulations, evaluates financing & incentives, justifies contractual approaches, selects procurement methods & contract types, & reviews complex or unique requirements (e.g., specialized services, A/E, environmental)
• Identifies small business set-aside opportunities, promotes participation by small & socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, reviews/signs limited-competition justifications, manages procurements with complex socioeconomic factors, source selections, special terms, unfavorable markets, limited competition, difficult scopes, legal constraints, & rigid deadlines, & resolves issues limiting competition & small business participation
• Obtains required clearances & approvals, conducts site visits & pre-proposal/pre-bid conferences, & serves as point of contact
• May supervise staff (assigns work, participates in hiring, approves leave, trains, evaluates, addresses conduct) & ensures EEO in personnel actions.
• Oversees pre-award procurement of services, supplies, construction, & A/E. Researches, interprets, & applies regulations, industry practices, market trends, GAO/Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, & precedents
• Develops & structures solicitation terms, clauses, tailored provisions, & price schedules, & selects sources
• Prepares solicitations, amendments, & contracts; evaluates quotes/bids/proposals & determines acceptability based on financial & technical analysis
• Formulates & executes negotiation strategies, including negotiable elements (price, discounts, packaging, payments, transportation, delivery), prepares pre-negotiation positions, & conducts negotiations
• Obtains & reviews subcontracting plans & final proposal revisions
• Prepares or oversees final contracts including required clauses, special provisions, incentives, & post-negotiation memoranda
• Documents selection decisions & justifies awards
• Enters actions into contract writing systems, issues or recommends awards, issues post-award notices, conducts debriefings, prepares protest responses, & implements corrective actions
• Manages post-award contract performance, including appointment & oversight of CORs & the COR program
• Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms, schedules, metrics, & quality requirements; conducts site visits; addresses labor standards issues; expedites performance for mission changes; monitors Government-furnished property; & issues change orders
• Analyzes complex administration issues (disputes, labor violations, claims), assesses claim reasonableness, recommends resolutions, & negotiates/prepares modifications for technical or quantity changes, options, & related issues
• Tracks performance trends, documents past performance, & applies remedies (correction, re-performance, price reductions, consideration)
• Prepares administrative changes & termination actions, issues cure/show-cause notices, determines damages, & recommends termination when warranted
• Reviews invoices for completeness, allowability, rates, & compliance, approves/denies payment, ensures contract files are complete & free of pending actions or litigation, & signs modifications within warrant authority to enable closeout
• Provides advice, guidance, & training on contractual language, legal responsibilities, & acquisition/business matters; interprets & clarifies contract language, regulatory requirements, & business opportunities
• Prepares correspondence, reports, memoranda, & briefings supporting contractual actions & recommendations
• Leads or participates in special projects & initiatives, establishes milestones & goals, researches issues, & recommends actions or policy/process improvements
• May serve as Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program Coordinator (liaison with bank & higher headquarters, compliance oversight, guidance, training, monitoring, reviews, reporting) &/or System Administrator for automated acquisition systems (user support, reporting, data transfer, system responsiveness, troubleshooting, & oversight using data/reporting trends)
• Other duties as assigned.(temp, minor, or incidental)

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
• 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.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• All personnel selected must meet certification requirements, DAWIA Level I - Professional certification, within 36 months of placement in the 1102 series.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education, training and experience 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.
• May be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.
• Position designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Requests exceeding 14 days/year must be approved in advance by NGB-J1.
• Selectee must have Professional certification and must go before a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) prior to selection.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Must have 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Must have at least 36 months specialized experience, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements, (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria, (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness, and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements.

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1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. ***Note: You must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.



Education Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

You must provide 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.

If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.



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 ( ).

- Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY :
The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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