Summary
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Duties
Serves as Senior Contract Specialist for the Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Procurement Office. As a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of Program contracts; oversees and performs the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; administers Program contracts ensuring compliance with terms and conditions; and develops and provides business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges. Execute/Manage the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a wide range of programs or systems that span multiple years. Procures complex and/or diversified services, commodities, and/or architecture & construction. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contract. Communicates with industry and all levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondence, and personal contact. 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; performs oversight and/or audit of contract files, compiles lessons learned, ensures consistent policy application, and provides 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. Leads teams and participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor, and improve contracting strategies. Leads contract specialists who acquire and provide contract management/administration for complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services to 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 coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12940888
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Other Information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.