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CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)
Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
134TH ARW / 134TH MSG
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT0048000, NGT0049000 is part of the TN 134th ARW Air National Guard.
This announcement is a dual bid for either a GS-1102-09 or GS-1102-11, only one selection will be made.
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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT0048000, NGT0049000 is part of the TN 134th ARW Air National Guard.
This announcement is a dual bid for either a GS-1102-09 or GS-1102-11, only one selection will be made.
Learn more about this agency
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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Knoxville, TN
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $97,087 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - - TERM APPOINTMENT: NTE 1 YEAR, CAN BE EXTENDED 12 MONTHS UP TO 5 YEARS, MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number TN-13032058-AF-T5-037 Control number 879906900
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Area 1: All qualified applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for Veterans Preference Area 2: Current on-board permanent or indefinite employees (T32 technicians/ T5 NG employees) of the TN National Guard Area 3: All current and former traditional guardsmen of the TN National Guard, who meet qualification standards Area 4: All current State Employees of the Tennessee National Guard, who meet qualification standards. Area 5: All other applicants who meet qualification standards.
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As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-09, you will plan acquisitions for standard or specialized services, supplies and/or construction contracts where specifications are standardized within established competitive markets, and where price competition exists. Develop solicitations, evaluate responses, and make award recommendations. Conduct market research and analyses whether commercial items or non-developmental items are available to meet the Governments needs or could be modified to meet the Governments needs. Monitor contract performance, perform contract administration, contract close-out and recommend terminations if needed. Assist with the training, monitoring and management of appointed Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs). Provide advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepare correspondence. May serve as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC). May serve as a System Administrator. Perform other duties as assigned.
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As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-11, you will plan the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements. Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances. Assist in procuring a wide variety of services, supplies, and/or construction. Apply all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General Decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions. Execute post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Train and monitor appointed Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) as required. Provide business advice and guidance to technical personnel and others on contracting work and prepare correspondence. Represent the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well-defined. May serve as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator for the local Contracting Office. May serve as a System Administrator. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
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. 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Must have one year of experience in contracting at the GS-07 grade level that provided exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition and a working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (1) A knowledge of contracting authority and responsibility, (2) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (3) Contractor responsibility standards, (4) Regulatory compliance, (5) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (6) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. In addition to participating in education and training courses, individuals are expected to develop their required competencies through relevant on-the-job experience, which may include rotational assignments.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-09 level performing work in the following areas as applicable to the position being filled: (1) pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) post-award actions to administer the contract. Competencies at the practitioner category emphasize functional specialization in contracting. Specialized experience may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. Individuals at this category are expected to have and apply journeyman level acquisition-related skills.
A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
The employee must meet DoD 5000.52-M requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Initial hire applicants must complete the certification requirements for their positions within 24 months of appointment or will not be retained.
Education
Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
Note: The minimum education requirements listed above applies to individuals who initially accessed, promoted, reassigned, changed-to-lower grade or detailed in the NG Title 5 Excepted or Title 32 Dual Status Contracting Program, Occupational series GS-1102, as of the effective date of this qualification standard.
Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.
To receive credit for Education Requirement, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position, provide transcripts or other documentation that support your educational claims.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032058
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
MINNIE RANDOLPH
Phone 629-332-6460 Email minnie.m.randolph.civ@army.mil Address TN 134th ARW
134 BRISCOE DRIVE
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032058
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Agency contact information
MINNIE RANDOLPH
Phone 629-332-6460 Email minnie.m.randolph.civ@army.mil Address TN 134th ARW
134 BRISCOE DRIVE
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Air National Guard Units
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
This position is located at an ANG Base Contracting Office. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organizations vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
Agency contact information
MINNIE RANDOLPH
Phone 629-332-6460 Email minnie.m.randolph.civ@army.mil Address TN 134th ARW
134 BRISCOE DRIVE
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777
US
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT0048000, NGT0049000 is part of the TN 134th ARW Air National Guard.
This announcement is a dual bid for either a GS-1102-09 or GS-1102-11, only one selection will be made.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Knoxville, TN
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $97,087 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - - TERM APPOINTMENT: NTE 1 YEAR, CAN BE EXTENDED 12 MONTHS UP TO 5 YEARS, MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number TN-13032058-AF-T5-037 Control number 879906900
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