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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
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Us Army National Guard Units is Hiring a CONTRACT SPECIALIST Near Bismarck, ND

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques.

  • Follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available.
  • Responds to customer needs to procure repetitive items or services for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists.
  • Prepares Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate provisions and clauses are included.
  • Assists in monitoring contract performance, contract closeout, and if needed, contract termination.
  • Monitors contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance within performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.
  • Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence.
  • Assist the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC) for the local contracting office.
  • Assist as a System Administrator. Providing technical consultation regarding operation automated acquisition systems.
If selected at the GS 07/09 level: Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all Office Personnel Management (OPM) legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. A locally devleoped Individual DEvleopment Plan (IDP) will be established for the incumbent. This plan will be designed to provide the individual selected withthe oportunity to broaden their knowledge and hone their skills to meet the full operating level of the Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must obtain DAWIA Level I-Professional certification within 36 months of appointment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • Incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education, training, and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
  • IAW the Ethics in Government Act, 978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  • 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 days unless approved by TAG.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
GS 07 ONLY:
  • In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which includes: 1) Conducting basic phases of contract administration to include soliciting and evaluating contractor bids; 2) negotiating contract terms for routine contracts such as fixed-fee and small competitive contracts; and 3) Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management; -OR-
  • One full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement. (Note: you must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive credit.)
GS 09 Only:
  • In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which includes:1) Exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition; 2) Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (a) Knowledge of contracting authority and responsibilities; (b) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (c) Contractor responsibilities standards, (d) Regulatory compliance, (e) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (f) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. -OR-
  • Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; -OR-
  • Successful completion of two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education; -OR-
  • Successful completion of an LL.B or J.D
(Note: you must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive credit.)
GS 11 only:
  • In addition to the basic education requirement, applicants must have one year of contracting experience at the GS 09 level performing work in the following areas: (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; -OR-
  • Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; -OR-
  • Successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
(Note: you must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive credit.)
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Education

Applicants must have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field to meet the basic education requirement.
See the Qualification Section of this announcement for the education substitution for each grade level.
**You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. **

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

  • Benefits

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    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.

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 and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Attention to Detail
  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Preparation and Negotiation
  • Benefits

    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

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities
    To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
    1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
    2. Transcripts

    3. Other Supporting Documents: The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.
    Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).
    NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.
    You must also possess the experience, training or education to support your claim for the competency statements listed within the assessment questionnaire (part of the application process). Refer to "How you will be Evaluated" section of this announcement. If your resume does not address the competency statements, it may be in your best interest to submit a separate document addressing the competency statements to submit as supporting documentation for the Justification to Competency Statements.

    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

    To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12411618
    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

    Katrina Mickelsen

    Phone

    (701) 333-3298

    Fax

    (701) 333-3372

    Email

    katrina.a.mickelsen.civ@army.mil

    Address
    ND USPFO
    PO Box 5511
    Bismarck, ND 58506-5511
    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.

  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Transcripts

3. Other Supporting Documents: The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.
Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).
NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.
You must also possess the experience, training or education to support your claim for the competency statements listed within the assessment questionnaire (part of the application process). Refer to "How you will be Evaluated" section of this announcement. If your resume does not address the competency statements, it may be in your best interest to submit a separate document addressing the competency statements to submit as supporting documentation for the Justification to Competency Statements.

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.

Help

This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

  • Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to current U.S. Citizens A 10% Group Retention Incentive is authorized for the target grade of GS 11 with a fully successful rating of record.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$85k-107k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/18/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/17/2024

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