CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T0048000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-1102-7/9/11, you will 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 organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives. 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 and analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determine the sources to be solicited. Analyze contracting issues and recommend best course of action. Use judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations, and in recommending solutions to problems encountered. Provide business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statements and statements of work or data requirements. Procure a wide variety of services, commodities, and or construction. Apply all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business, industry practices, and market trends. Ensure price schedules are properly structured, prepare the solicitation, determine sources to be solicited, issue solicitation and amendments, and determine the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained. Execute post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Monitor and evaluate contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensure timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics. Negotiate and prepare contract modifications caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues. Review contractor invoices for completeness and use of proper approved rates and conformance with contract terms and conditions, and approve/disapprove and certify for payment. Assist with the development of evaluation criteria to use in determining source selection and best value requests for proposals, which include utilization of past performance data and technical qualifications for awards based on other than lowest price. Conduct any necessary conferences to discuss proposals received and perform price or cost analysis, plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of a contract. **This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. 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 17-Nov-2011. The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. May be required to work overtime. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Positive Education Requirement: You must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; (Please note: You must submit an official copy of your transcripts.) Based on the Education and Certification Requirements for this Series, NO Substitutions of bachelor's degree Education for Specialized Experiences are Allowed for the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 Positions. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html