SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST Location: Washington United States Property and Fiscal Office CAMP MURRAY, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary Promotion, Temporary Promotion, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*
Major duties
A GS-1102-14, SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Determines how to accomplish goals within policies & regulations, safeguarding U.S. interests Exercises Tech & admin supervision through subordinate supervisors & team leads over significant, long-term, high-visibility funding actions involving complex terms, sophisticated pricing/cost analysis, & unique acquisition processes Exercises the full range of supervisory authorities, including interviewing & recommending selections, promotions, & reassignments; approving leave; & administering minor disciplinary actions & recommending more serious actions Coordinates personnel actions, develops interview criteria, participates in hiring for contracting positions statewide, requests hiring incentives, & ensures all Contracting Officers are rated within the contracting chain of command Ensures contracting support complies with statutes, case law, executive orders, regulations, & required clearances/approvals Oversees full lifecycle contracting-from planning and competition through award and administration-including market research, pricing and negotiations, contract type selection, and resolution of changes, disputes, claims, and protests, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and socioeconomic requirements Leads statewide category management, strategic sourcing, & data analytics to improve total cost of ownership in alignment with NGB resourcing strategies Represents the Gov. before judicial & admin forums (e.g., IG, JAG, GAO, boards of contract appeals, federal courts, & Congressional committees) in protests, claims, disputes, & appeals Prepares & issues cure notices, show cause letters, terminations, settlement agreements, & Contracting Officer Decisions Interprets & conveys contracting rules & policy & is delegated authority to develop, implement, & manage all ARNG & ANG contracting functions Evaluates the effectiveness of contracting processes & management information controls; develops guidance for acquisition strategic planning; & manages operational contracting support resources & operating budgets Establishes procurement & contract goals & data collection, & develops local contracting & Gov. Purchase Card (GPC) policy & guidance consistent with higher-echelon directives Exercises delegated managerial authority to set program goals & objectives, resolve staffing shortages, develop long-range staffing plans, & adjust organizational structure & workload distribution Serves on process action teams, working groups, boards, & committees to identify & implement contracting efficiencies Manages contract administration & tracking, analyzes contractor performance, recommends contract modifications & remedies, & advises on contract strategies. Leads source selection planning & evaluation & applies mastery-level knowledge of FAR, DFARS, AFARS, NGB policy, & related statutes & directives Reviews requirements for accuracy & sufficiency & verifies schedules, funding, & deliverables Ensures operational contracting support is fully integrated into planning & execution across warfighting & support functions. Identifies & validates contracted mission support requirements Oversees GPC delegation & acquisition e-business systems-registering contracts, managing user access, & ensuring accurate, timely contractor performance evaluations & dispute resolution-while leading continuous improvement of contracting policies, procedures, & tools Maintains awareness of DoW, DA, & NGB tools & policies, develops & delivers training, & incorporates lessons learned into plans, policy, & operations Operates with broad delegated authority to plan & execute major contracting policy & program initiatives affecting ARNG, ANG, & NGB, with work normally accepted as technically sound & influencing DoD, DA, & DAF objectives & goals Serves as principal contracting advisor to The Adjutant General, Chiefs of Staff, Wing Commanders, & the Senior Contracting Official on high-dollar, complex, or special-interest acquisitions Holds delegated signatory authority from a two-star equivalent SES & expressly delegated responsibilities from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) & HCA, including approval of informal acquisition plans & strategies within specified dollar thresholds Oversees statewide operational contracting support by embedding it in plans & operations, advising on contract solutions to achieve the commander's intent, leading contract support planning for current & future operations, enforcing contracting policy, & directing operational contracting support & COR training Provides expert, independent judgment & recommendations for changes to operating procedures based on deep analytical & subject-matter expertise Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to qualify
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management. Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 48 months experience, or 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-13), analyzing, developing, and implementing acquisition policy and procedures to include the following: (1) Preparing analyses, alternatives, and recommendations for streamlining initiatives, metrics, point-papers, status reports, and staffing actions, (2) Providing Acquisition advice and internal review of contract strategies, plans, and techniques, (3) Reviewing solicitations and related documents and contracts ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and directives. Must have Level 1, DAWIA Professional Certification (or equivalent, see Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations below). Any applicant selected will receive a tentative offer of appointment contingent upon passing a CORB as this position is required to hold a warrant as a condition of employment. Must have specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade. ***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.
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