Contract Specialist (Intermediate or Skill Level), NF-04

Summary A first cutoff date applies to this vacancy. Complete applications received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 26 November 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 Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 for the Skill Level position 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. *Intermediate Level (Baseline Qualifications): 1. Experience demonstrating knowledge of basic acquisition regulations, policies, laws, and techniques for simplified acquisitions. 2. Experience applying simplified acquisition contracting principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of contracting. 3. Experience evaluating offers for responsiveness, price reasonableness, and responsibility. 4. Basic knowledge of sources of Government supply and services, including established and mandatory sources. Skill Level: 1. Experience applying contracting principles, regulations, laws, and procedures needed to perform pre-award and post-award procurement for actions that are non-complex. 2. Experience managing the full source selection process. 3. Must have experience in technical writing pertaining to documents such as contracts, acquisition plans, source selection documentation, or other correspondence with stakeholders. 4. Experience applying contract administration principles and practices needed to monitor contractor performance, manage Contract Officer Representatives, or to solve problems related to matters such as contract modifications, disputes, payments, performance issues, or similar. Preferred candidates will possess a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of 24 semester hours of business courses, Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II/II in contracting or other applicable professional certification. *Applicants must meet baseline requirements for referral and the requirements must be reflected in your resume. Upon selection, a panel will determine placement to either intermediate or skill level. 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. 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