CONTRACT SPECIALIST - Title 5

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST - Title 5, Position Description Number T0047000 and is part of the WI-CRTC, Volk Field, Wisconsin National Guard. *This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority for Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)"

Duties

• Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirementswith multiple complexities. Analyzes difficult/controversial contracting issues, determines,recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches forlong-term contract performance or short-term contracts with extremely stringent time frames. Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering. Appoints Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) within delegated authority and manages the COR program as required. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies all regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of contract deliverables and performance metrics. Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. Provides business advice, guidance, training, andassistance to team members, technical or program personnel, functional commanders, and/orcontractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition and business-related issues. *** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Qualifications

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: To qualify for the GS-1102-12 level, you must have at least one year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level. 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.

Education

Minimum Requirements for All NG Title 5 Excepted Service Applicants/Candidates 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.