Developmental Contract Specialist, NF-03

Summary A first cutoff date applies to this vacancy. Complete applications received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on November 26, 2024 will receive initial consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check One year probationary period may be required A valid passport may be required for overseas travel Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. Demonstrated experience in a customer service environment which provided a general understanding of the principles and concepts of contracting; or experience in commercial or government purchasing, purchase card holder, or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. Must have a demonstrated knowledge of market research methods and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software. Preferred are those candidates who also possess a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Experience must be demonstrated in your resume. Education Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here. Additional information A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be is not authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Please check out our application information kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. For first 6 months: 5 days a week in-office attendance required to facilitate training. After initial six months; telework eligible with 2 in-office days per week. Mandated office days by supervisor or Chief may occur due to training, meetings, or special events. The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy. Read more Benefits Review our benefits