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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-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing contracts for the Army National Guard, including researching markets, planning purchases, awarding deals, and ensuring everything runs smoothly to support the organization's goals.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in buying and managing supplies or services for government or military needs, who enjoys detail-oriented work and advising others on procurement rules.
You'll help make sure the Guard gets what it needs efficiently and legally.
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
- Strong communication skills for data analysis and clear interactions
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.
10-point compensably 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 specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade.
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.
"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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