Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist – National Guard THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T0047000, part of the 224 ADG, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. 10-point compensable disabled veterans will be considered above nonveterans preference for grade GS-9 and above in the GS-1102 occupation. 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 one year of contracting experience at the GS‑11 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements. Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria. Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness. Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements. Priority Placement Program Categories Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference: DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program. DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program. DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program. DoD Retained Grade Applicants – A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade). Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1), SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and a copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade). #J-18808-Ljbffr