Contract Specialist

Summary The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Duties The primary purpose of this position, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, NH-1102-03 is to serve as a warranted contracting officer. To provide business advice and to perform all pre-award and post-award functions for a wide variety of highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency or multiple agencies using a wide range of contracting methods and types. To procure services, commodities, and/or construction for complex and/or diversified programs. -As part of an Integrated Acquisition Team, plan the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a wide range for AF-wide, DoD-wide, or multiple agency multi-million or billion dollar programs or systems that span multiple years or involve successive program stages. -Procure complex and/or diversified services, commodities, and/or construction. -Execute post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. -Serve as business advisor to a wide range of customers, participate in special projects/initiatives and perform special assignments. Requirements Conditions of employment Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Pay retention may be authorized. Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance as well as an official government passport and appropriate visas. Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 1 in Contracting within 24 months of assignment. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Contracting Career Field. May be eligible for General Overseas Allowances and Differentials Highly desired that applicant possess an Unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 1102, Contracting Series IOR. B…

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