CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Army National Guard Units
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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Latham, New York
Salary
$92,344 - $120,050
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a contract specialist in the Army National Guard, where you'll handle everything from researching markets and planning purchases to managing contracts and ensuring they meet the organization's needs efficiently.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in procurement and business operations who enjoys working with government rules and helping teams get the right supplies or services.
The role requires strong analytical skills and clear communication to support military missions.
Key Requirements
- One year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent
- Skills in acquisition planning, including market research and various contracting methods
- Ability to advise on procurement preparation, specifications, and quality assurance
- Experience reviewing procurement requests for clarity, adequacy, and completeness
- Knowledge of reviewing contract terms, technical specifications, and special requirements
- General experience in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain
- Professional certification and potential warrant for higher-level responsibilities
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T0047000 and is part of the UNITED STATES PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE, National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
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: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements, (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria, (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness, and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements.
If the GS-12 position is advertised requiring the selectee to hold a warrant as a condition of employment, the selectee must have Professional certification and must go before a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) prior to selection.
"Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category are eligible to apply with this preference." Major Duties:
- As a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12, 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.
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