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Serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist, Branch Chief, with an Unlimited Contracting Officer's Warrant for the Air Force Non Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO), a Field Operating Agency. Responsible for leading, planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of subordinates ensuring the organization's goals and objectives are achieved. As the Senior Contracting Officer, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contracts; oversee and perform the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; and the administration of contracts ensuring compliance with its terms and conditions; and develops and provide business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges. Communicates with industry and all levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondences, and personal contact. Manages the resolution of conflicts impacting requirements, schedules, funding, resolving critical issues related to policy application; and presenting the rationale or position on specific problems. Serves as a business advisor providing advice, guidance, and business solutions to contracting officials, program officials, commanders, and other senior personnel on a wide range of contractual issues; provide advice on legislation and policy, to recommend and/or lead change in the procurement process; perform oversight of and/or audit of contract files, compile lessons learned, ensure consistent policy application, and provide continuous improvement of critical processes. Manages all aspects of the contracting process. Exercises superior judgment in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions. Participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfactions, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor and improve contracting strategies. Lead Contract Specialists who acquire and provide contract management/ administration for complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services may include but not limited to computer hardware and software, Point-of Sales, Communications, Business Intelligence; Business Opportunity Assessments; Consulting, IT Consulting, Commander Smart Buy Program; Essential Products Program; Prime Vendor Program; Recreational Programs; Family Member Programs; Leisure Travel; Signature Brands; Food and Beverage equipment and supplies; Vehicle Program, Marketing Programs, Employee Benefit Programs; Human Resource Management Programs; Air Force Service Card Membership Programs, Treasury Management; Financial Services, Audit Programs; AF Slots Program, Lodging Renovation Projects Management, NAF Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Facility Management, Quality Control, and NAF Purchase Card Program. Provides technical advice and guidance to contract specialists to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Uses effective coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Interview candidates for subordinate positions and recommend hiring, promotions, or reassignments. Provides authoritative advice and guidance to subordinates to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Advises and provides counsel lo employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Develop performance objectives and rate employees. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment and fosters trust and respect, effectively manage employees' concerns. Uses effective coaching and counseling techniques to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. Take disciplinary measures; address subordinate's concerns and follow-up with appropriate action; provide a work environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; identify, arrange, and provide developmental and training needs; and support the Agency's EEO, security, health, and safety programs.
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Full Time
$82k-103k (estimate)
01/27/2024
06/06/2024
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