- Position Title
- CONTRACT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Air Force Materiel Command
- Announcement Number
- AFMC-12758992-726961-9N-AAN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 7, 2025 to Friday, July 11, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Overseas Family Member - Are you a spouse OR unmarried child (including stepchildren, adopted children, and foster children not more than 23 years of age) residing with a member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces or a US citizen civilian employee (sponsor), that accompanied a civilian sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move? NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your marriage license/certificate (spouse), PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package and your Leave Without Pay (LWOP) SF 50, if applicable. Additionally, Verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status and confirmation you are not an ordinarily resident in the Foreign OCONUS location.
3.
Overseas - Military Spouse - Are you a spouse of an active-duty military member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces that accompanied a military sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move.
NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your spouse's PCS Orders and a copy of your marriage license/certificate along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions, as appropriate.
NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your spouse's PCS Orders and a copy of your marriage license/certificate along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions, as appropriate.
4.
Overseas Family Member Preference with Veteran Preference - Are you a spouse OR unmarried child (including stepchildren, adopted children, and foster children not more than 23 years of age) residing with a member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces or a US citizen civilian employee (sponsor), that accompanied a civilian sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move; AND you are a disable veteran; a veteran who served on active-duty during a war, a campaign, or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR you are a veteran who, while servicing on active-duty, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded?
NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your marriage license/certificate (spouse), PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package and your Leave Without Pay (LWOP) SF 50 if applicable. Additionally, Verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status and confirmation you are not an ordinarily resident in the Foreign OCONUS location. You must also submit your most recent or prior DD214s (to validate 3 or more years of continuous service), or NGB Form 22, that reflects character of service, release/final military discharge or retirement which reflects character of service. Active-duty military within 120 days of separation must provide a Separation Order, Retirement Order, or Certificate of Service from your military personnel office verifying retirement/separation date and reflects character of service in lieu of DD214.
NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your marriage license/certificate (spouse), PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package and your Leave Without Pay (LWOP) SF 50 if applicable. Additionally, Verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status and confirmation you are not an ordinarily resident in the Foreign OCONUS location. You must also submit your most recent or prior DD214s (to validate 3 or more years of continuous service), or NGB Form 22, that reflects character of service, release/final military discharge or retirement which reflects character of service. Active-duty military within 120 days of separation must provide a Separation Order, Retirement Order, or Certificate of Service from your military personnel office verifying retirement/separation date and reflects character of service in lieu of DD214.
5.
Overseas Military Spouse Preference with Veteran Preference - Are you a spouse of an active-duty military member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces that accompanied a military sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move; AND you are a disable veteran; a veteran who served on active-duty during a war, a campaign, or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR you are a veteran who, while servicing on active-duty, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded.
NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your marriage license, PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea. Most recent or prior DD214s, or NGB Form 22, that reflects character of service, or release/final military discharge or retirement that reflects character of service. Active-duty military within 120 days of separation must provide a Separation Order, Retirement Order, or Certificate of Service from your military personnel office verifying retirement/ separation date and that reflects character of service in lieu of DD214.
NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your marriage license, PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea. Most recent or prior DD214s, or NGB Form 22, that reflects character of service, or release/final military discharge or retirement that reflects character of service. Active-duty military within 120 days of separation must provide a Separation Order, Retirement Order, or Certificate of Service from your military personnel office verifying retirement/ separation date and that reflects character of service in lieu of DD214.
Preferences
1.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
2.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
3.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
4.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
5.
If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station?
6.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
7.
If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
8.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
9.
Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)?
10.
24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months?
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
This position requires a Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
3.
I am able and willing to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report as required by this position on a recurring basis.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the educational requirements for the positions being filled. See the Qualifications section of the announcement for in-depth information on the educational requirements for all DoD Contracting positions.
1.
From the description below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes your work experience/education as relevant to the position of CONTRACT SPECIALIST, NH-1102-03. (NOTE: The selection you make must be supported by a detailed block of work experience in your resume or application).
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, NH-1102-03. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of CONTRACT SPECIALIST at the NH-1102-03 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Review a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions.
4.
Exercise experienced judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify regulations and laws which do or do not apply to the particular procurement, to devise new contractual provisions or innovative financial arrangements and incentives, and to develop justifications for adopting a contractual posture which includes new or modified contractual positions or which appears to be at variance with established guidelines.
5.
Analyze a variety of unusual conditions, questions, or issues including complex contract administration problems, e.g., disputes, labor violations, and claims, and identifies alternative courses of action which may depart from previous approaches.
6.
Prepare solicitation documents incorporating provisions such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals with appropriate criteria, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, cost data requirements, and socioeconomic program considerations.
7.
Determine appropriate method of procurement, contract type, and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances.
8.
Conduct any necessary conferences to discuss offers received; perform price or cost analysis; plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, and/or terms and conditions of the contract.
9.
Formulate the negotiation strategy and identify areas subject to negotiation (e.g., price, quantity discounts, packaging, payment discounts, transportation, and delivery).
10.
Negotiate and prepare contract modifications including those caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues.
11.
Resolve problems which limit competition, and modify clauses which discourage potential offerors.
12.
When deficient performance is identified, determine appropriate contractual remedy and negotiate with contractor to obtain correction of defects, re-performance, contract price reduction, or other appropriate consideration.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
13.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.