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Position Title
Contract Specialist (Senior)
Agency
Air Force Services Agency
Announcement Number
24-9PVPEB514434 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 to Tuesday, September 3, 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. To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement. Do you meet this requirement? (limit characters)
4. 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 the Air Force Non-appropriated Funds (NAF). This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience needed to qualify for a Contract Specialist (Senior), NF-1102-IV.  Your resume must reflect your responses.  Failure to respond to the question(s) will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have experience with contracting principles, policies, and procedures? (limit characters)
2. Can you demonstrate 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)
3. Do you have experience with business practices and market conditions as applicable? (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience with applying contract price/cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience leading junior contract specialists? (limit characters)
6. Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution or at least 24 semester hours of course work in business management topics? (limit characters)
7. Are you proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other related software as required? (limit characters)
8. Are you able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing? (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience managing procurements for Infromation Technology systems? (limit characters)
10. Have you ever been the lead contract specialist for a complex Request for Proposal? (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience with cradle to grave procurements, meaning from project inception to close-out? (limit characters)
12. Do you have experience serving as a business advisor to program officials? (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience conducting briefings and/or presentations to senior-level management? (limit characters)
14. 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)