SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST Jobs

Supervisory Contract SpecialistThis National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST, T0045000 and is part of the Oregon Army National Guard USPFO, National Guard. Accepting applications Open 10/08/2026 to 10/28/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Salem, OR 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $114,684 - $149,091 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13 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 Permanent Occupations and job series 1102 Contracting Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number OR-13086075-T5-27-004 Control number 888208700 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Clarification from the agency Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.Duties Help As a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-13, this position is located within a JFHQ-State United States Purchasing and Contracting Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief of the Contracting Office (CoCO) for the ARNG and ANG, providing professional acquisition and business advisor services. Directly reports to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer. Leadership and Supervision. Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities. Provides supervisory responsibility for subordinate acquisition workforce personnel. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects, as assigned, or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Recommends awards when appropriate and reviews within-grade increases when eligible and follows up on the status when required. Listens to and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct geographically separated and diverse (T5, AGR, DSG/MDAY, Technician) performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Leave request approval authority; assures adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Coordinates on personnel actions for vacancies; develops interview criteria; participates in initial screening and interviews of applicants for all contracting positions within the State. Ensures all contracting Officers must be rated by the Contracting Chain of Command IAW DoDI 5000.66. Request hiring incentives as needed for mission accomplishment. Supports the Whistleblower Protection Program by responding constructively to employees who make protected disclosures under 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(8); taking responsible and appropriate actions to resolve any such disclosures; and creating an environment in which employees feel comfortable making such disclosures. (35%) Plans and Directs Operations. Provides senior level operational contracting support advice and assistance. Plans, requests and negotiates the acquisition of all necessary resources to support the Contracting Office and prepares input for annual budgets. Anticipates resource requirements and/or changes in organization or functional assignments necessary to accommodate projected workloads and organizes or reorganizes the office to meet those needs. Develops detailed research, analysis, interpretation, and application of contracting support ensuring all requirements of law (statute and case law), executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, have been met. (25%) Personnel Management and Administration Functions. Exercises full management and line authority. Exercises delegated managerial authority to develop and implement operational contracting support program goals and objectives. Determines the best approach to resolving staffing shortages; develops long-range staffing plans. (20%) Performs Technical Work. Works independently, or serves as team member/advisor, on process action teams, staff assistance visits, contracting studies and special projects. Participates in working groups or serves on boards and committees to recommend contract efficiencies as it pertains to future operations. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements Help Conditions of employment Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required. The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Contracting certification must be accomplished IAW DoDI 50000.66. The incumbent must meet the certifications, training, and experience IAW DoDI 5000.66. 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. Must go through a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) prior to appointment and as a condition of employment must maintain a warrant. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved by the TAG. The GS-1102-13 and GS-1102-14 requires applicants to be DAWIA (Level I – Professional) certified in Contracting or have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Level I – Professional).Qualifications Areas of consideration Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) Area 5: All US Citizens General and specialized experience requirements 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. A. Must have one year of specialized contracting experience at the GS-12 level that required a working knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award/post-award and/or contract price/cost analysis. Must have experience performing acquisition planning; contract price and cost analysis/cost accounting techniques, comprehensive negotiation techniques and a working knowledge of statutes and regulations as they apply to procurement functions. 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 Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) as this position is required to hold a warrant as a condition of employment. AND B. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. AND C. Must be DAW