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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
173rd Fighter Wing
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Summary
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2622000(GS-11); D262400(GS-09); D262500(GS-07)and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.
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Summary
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2622000(GS-11); D262400(GS-09); D262500(GS-07)and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kingsley Field, OR
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $50,460 - $97,087 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Promotion potential 11
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Term - Indefinite with Conversion Rights; May convert to Permanent without further competition; Not to exceed 5 years without tenure conversion.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number OR-13065780-AF-27-002 Control number 888238700
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National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
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Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.
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As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-7/9/11, this position is located at Joint Force Headquarters - United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting office or an ANG Base Contracting Office. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organizations vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements. Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances. Determines appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types. Selects appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve a variety of acquisition problems. Analyzes contracting issues and recommends best course of action. Performs acquisition planning along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, and finance personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions, as applicable. Exercises latitude in dealing with problems arising during the pre-award phase of the procurement action. Plans and carries out the work, selecting the approaches and techniques to be used, and determines actions to be taken on assigned contracts. Uses judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations and in recommending solutions to problems encountered. Provides 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. Reviews requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions. Reviews procurement requests to determine whether, based on market analysis, the requirement can be performed by small businesses; actively solicits Small Businesses and a wide range of socioeconomic groups. If appropriate, initiates action to have all or part of a procurement set-aside exclusively for small business/socioeconomic performance. Prepares applicable determinations and findings. Assists with the development of evaluation criteria to use in determining source selection and best value requests for quotations/proposals which include utilization of past performance data and technical qualifications for awards based on other than lowest price. Procurements usually involve a variety of considerations such as socioeconomic, market conditions and strategy, difficult-to-define scopes of work, legal conditions, rigid deadlines, or incentive arrangements. Resolves problems that limit competition that discourage potential offers. Conducts site visits/pre-proposal/pre-bid conferences and modifies requirements as necessary. Serves as the point of contact for assigned procurements. (30%)
Assists in procuring a wide variety of services, supplies, and/or construction. Applies all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General Decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions. Contracts assigned may contain a variety of unique attributes such as special handling provisions or other specialized terms and conditions, unfavorable market conditions, and limited competition requirements. Ensures the price schedule is properly structured, prepares the solicitation, recommends most appropriate solicitation method, drafts solicitations and amendments, and determines the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of contractor past performance, responsibility and various technical factors. Obtains and reviews subcontracting plans as required. Recommends the competitive range. Conducts any necessary conferences to discuss proposals received; performs price or cost analysis; plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract. Determines need for final proposal revisions. Recommends award.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Areas of Consideration:
Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG.
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG.
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.
GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This occupational series includes positions that require incumbents to manage, supervise, perform, and develop policies and procedures for professional work involving operational contracting requirements in the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or Architect-Engineer (A-E) requirements using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and close-out of contracts. The work requires knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and, knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics. 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.
GS-07 - Must have one year of experience in positions collecting and analyzing data. Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management.
GS-09 - Must have one year of experience in contracting at the GS-07 grade level that provided exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition and a working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (1) A knowledge of contracting authority and responsibility, (2) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (3) Contractor responsibility standards, (4) Regulatory compliance, (5) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (6) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. In addition to participating in education and training courses, individuals are expected to develop their required competencies through relevant on-the-job experience, which may include rotational assignments.
GS-11 - Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-09 level performing work in the following areas as applicable to the position being filled: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract. Competencies at the practitioner category emphasize functional specialization in contracting. Specialized experience may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. Individuals at this category are expected to have and apply journeyman level acquisition-related skills.
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Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
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.
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.
The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
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. 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).
Education
Minimum mandatory education requirement:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
Note: The minimum education requirements listed above applies to individuals who initially accessed, promoted, reassigned, changed-to-lower grade or detailed in the NG Title 5 Excepted or Title 32 Dual Status Contracting Program, Occupational series GS-1102, as of the effective date of this qualification standard.
Additional information
The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions:
Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard that are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO).
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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following:
The following items may be submitted as supporting documentation:
Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), License, OF-306, Form DD-369 Police Record Check, PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, and Transcript
RESUME REMINDER - Your 2 page resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title, Duties (should not be copied and pasted from the announcement or PD and be as detailed as possible), Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2021), Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week), and Series and Grade (applicable for all Federal positions you have held). Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail. Resumes must be limited to 2 pages. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Using the USA Jobs resume builder is highly encouraged.
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
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Edward Chitwood
Phone (971) 355-3303 Email edward.d.chitwood.civ@army.mil Address Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing
211 Arnold Ave
Kingsley Field, OR 97603
US
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. If you have any additional questions, please contact the HR personnel listed below.
Mr. Edward Chitwood
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3303 DSN 355-3303 edward.d.chitwood.civ@army.mil
Mrs. Emma Prosser
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3308 DSN 355-3308 emma.y.prosser.civ@army.mil
Mr. Brandon Webb
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3053 DSN 355-3053 brandon.d.webb9.civ@army.mil
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following:
The following items may be submitted as supporting documentation:
Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), License, OF-306, Form DD-369 Police Record Check, PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, and Transcript
RESUME REMINDER - Your 2 page resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title, Duties (should not be copied and pasted from the announcement or PD and be as detailed as possible), Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2021), Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week), and Series and Grade (applicable for all Federal positions you have held). Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail. Resumes must be limited to 2 pages. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Using the USA Jobs resume builder is highly encouraged.
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
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Agency contact information
Edward Chitwood
Phone (971) 355-3303 Email edward.d.chitwood.civ@army.mil Address Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing
211 Arnold Ave
Kingsley Field, OR 97603
US
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. If you have any additional questions, please contact the HR personnel listed below.
Mr. Edward Chitwood
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3303 DSN 355-3303 edward.d.chitwood.civ@army.mil
Mrs. Emma Prosser
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3308 DSN 355-3308 emma.y.prosser.civ@army.mil
Mr. Brandon Webb
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3053 DSN 355-3053 brandon.d.webb9.civ@army.mil
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Air National Guard Units
This position is a Title 32 Excepted Service - Military position. Oregon Air National Guard military service is a condition of employment.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Oregon Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Agency contact information
Edward Chitwood
Phone (971) 355-3303 Email edward.d.chitwood.civ@army.mil Address Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing
211 Arnold Ave
Kingsley Field, OR 97603
US
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Summary
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2622000(GS-11); D262400(GS-09); D262500(GS-07)and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kingsley Field, OR
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $50,460 - $97,087 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Promotion potential 11
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Term - Indefinite with Conversion Rights; May convert to Permanent without further competition; Not to exceed 5 years without tenure conversion.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number OR-13065780-AF-27-002 Control number 888238700
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