Job Listing
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Army National Guard Units · Posted 54 days ago
About the Role
This position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, PD# D2625000, part of the Nevada Army National Guard. Perform developmental assignments in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques.
What You'll Do
- →Follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available.
- →Responds to customer needs to procure repetitive items or services for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists.
- →Reviews requisitions to determine if proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
- →Suppliers are generally available, however; performs search of the market or uses sole source suppliers as required or necessary to complete procurement actions.
- →Selects clauses to cover special conditions, such as inspection and acceptance, marking and packaging, quantity variation, price differential, or transportation costs.
- →Contacts technical personnel to resolve questions of applicability of specifications, classifications of terms, or acceptance of substitute items.
- →Meets with commercial representatives to discuss procurement needs, quality of items or services, current market prices, or delivery schedules.
- →Ensures completed actions are in compliance with regulatory requirements and responsive to customer needs.
- →Prepares Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate provisions and clauses are included.
- →Develops source lists of responsible contractors, coordinating with the small business specialist.
- →Uses primarily firm fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts using standard clauses.
- →Reviews quotations, bids or proposals for compliance with solicitation, price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, and probability of meeting requirements.
- →Evaluates prospective contract price utilizing basic price analysis techniques by research and review of available historical and precedent data, manufacturer's catalogs, current labor rates, comparison of other competitive quotes/offers received and/or standard industrial cost and price data.
- →On negotiated procurements, assignments are designed to increase the incumbent's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Requirements
- ✓MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
- ✓In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements.
- ✓Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Army skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations.
- ✓The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience.
- ✓If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- ✓You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
- ✓Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
- ✓You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims.
- ✓To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: aac1130c-96c5-4a84-9ab8-b48f7e1f0828
Posted via USAJobs