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Position Title
Supervisory Contract Specialist (Branch Chief)
Agency
Air Force Services Agency
Announcement Number
24-9PVPFT292883 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Are you a Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee separated by a business-based action within the last year?  If claiming yes, a copy of the AF Form 2545 or notice of separation due to business based action must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration. (limit characters)
2. Are you a Veteran?  If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration. (limit characters)
3. Are you the spouse, widow/widower or parent of a veteran who was disabled or killed in action? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. (limit characters)
4. Have you been involuntarily separated from the Armed Services with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge within the last year?  If claiming yes, a copy of your transition assistance identification card must be uploaded with your application to receive preference. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed? (limit characters)
2. This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport. Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain the required passport for this position? (limit characters)
3. This position may require CONUS & OCONUS travel for official business. Are you willing and able to travel for this position? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Department of Air Force Nonappropriated Funds (NAF). This section will be used to determine, if you possess the experience needed to qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist (Branch Chief), NF-1102-IV. Failure to respond to the questions will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must reflect your responses. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have demonstrated leadership experience as a contracting professional achieving program results across complex and diverse organizations, ensuring the office's mission and objectives are met? (limit characters)
2. Do you have previous contracting experience as a warranted contracting officer or progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the experience to perform at the Branch Chief level? (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience and mastery of contracting, commercial, and federal contracting and of public laws, regulations, and policies? (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience and mastery of commercial/industrial practices, competitive sourcing, performance-based procedures, and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience and mastery of cost/price analysis techniques and/or post award procurement actions including contract claims and contract termination? (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience to challenge, manage, control, and evaluate contracting methods, practices and processes? (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience to foster collaboration and create a climate of trust within the organization? (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources? (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience to lead, plan, organize, mentor, direct the functions, and appraise staff? (limit characters)
10. Do you have a Bachelors degree and 24 semester hours in business management course, CPCM, DAWIA II/III in contracting or other applicable professional certification and experience in the contracting field? (limit characters)
11. Are you an expert in various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and source selection factors lo plan appropriate strategies to contract complex requirements and conduct negotiations both pre-award and post-award? (limit characters)
12. Do you have knowledge with the agency's EEO, security, health and safety programs? (limit characters)
13. Have you ever held a Contracting Officer's warrant? (limit characters)
14. Have you ever been the Contracting Officer for a complex Request for Proposal (RFQ)? (limit characters)
15. Do you have experience leading, planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of subordinates ensuring the organization's goals and objectives are achieved? (limit characters)
16. Do you have cradle-to-grave procurement experience; meaning contract administration from project inception to close-out? (limit characters)
17. Do you have experience with preparing and conducting employee performance reviews, employee coaching, and counseling? (limit characters)
18. Certification Statement: By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: Understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)