SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

A GS-1102-14, SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Determines how to accomplish goals within policies & regulations, safeguarding U.S. interests Exercises Tech & admin supervision through subordinate supervisors & team leads over significant, long-term, high-visibility funding actions involving complex terms, sophisticated pricing/cost analysis, & unique acquisition processes Exercises the full range of supervisory authorities, including interviewing & recommending selections, promotions, & reassignments; approving leave; & administering minor disciplinary actions & recommending more serious actions Coordinates personnel actions, develops interview criteria, participates in hiring for contracting positions statewide, requests hiring incentives, & ensures all Contracting Officers are rated within the contracting chain of command Ensures contracting support complies with statutes, case law, executive orders, regulations, & required clearances/approvals Oversees full lifecycle contracting-from planning and competition through award and administration-including market research, pricing and negotiations, contract type selection, and resolution of changes, disputes, claims, and protests, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and socioeconomic requirements Leads statewide category management, strategic sourcing, & data analytics to improve total cost of ownership in alignment with NGB resourcing strategies Represents the Gov. before judicial & admin forums (e.g., IG, JAG, GAO, boards of contract appeals, federal courts, & Congressional committees) in protests, claims, disputes, & appeals Prepares & issues cure notices, show cause letters, terminations, settlement agreements, & Contracting Officer Decisions Interprets & conveys contracting rules & policy & is delegated authority to develop, implement, & manage all ARNG & ANG contracting functions Evaluates the effectiveness of contracting processes & management information controls; develops guidance for acquisition strategic planning; & manages operational contracting support resources & operating budgets Establishes procurement & contract goals & data collection, & develops local contracting & Gov. Purchase Card (GPC) policy & guidance consistent with higher-echelon directives Exercises delegated managerial authority to set program goals & objectives, resolve staffing shortages, develop long-range staffing plans, & adjust organizational structure & workload distribution Serves on process action teams, working groups, boards, & committees to identify & implement contracting efficiencies Manages contract administration & tracking, analyzes contractor performance, recommends contract modifications & remedies, & advises on contract strategies. Leads source selection planning & evaluation & applies mastery-level knowledge of FAR, DFARS, AFARS, NGB policy, & related statutes & directives Reviews requirements for accuracy & sufficiency & verifies schedules, funding, & deliverables Ensures operational contracting support is fully integrated into planning & execution across warfighting & support functions.

Identifies & validates contracted mission support requirements Oversees GPC delegation & acquisition e-business systems-registering contracts, managing user access, & ensuring accurate, timely contractor performance evaluations & dispute resolution-while leading continuous improvement of contracting policies, procedures, & tools Maintains awareness of DoW, DA, & NGB tools & policies, develops & delivers training, & incorporates lessons learned into plans, policy, & operations Operates with broad delegated authority to plan & execute major contracting policy & program initiatives affecting ARNG, ANG, & NGB, with work normally accepted as technically sound & influencing DoD, DA, & DAF objectives & goals Serves as principal contracting advisor to The Adjutant General, Chiefs of Staff, Wing Commanders, & the Senior Contracting Official on high-dollar, complex, or special-interest acquisitions Holds delegated signatory authority from a two-star equivalent SES & expressly delegated responsibilities from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) & HCA, including approval of informal acquisition plans & strategies within specified dollar thresholds Oversees statewide operational contracting support by embedding it in plans & operations, advising on contract solutions to achieve the commander's intent, leading contract support planning for current & future operations, enforcing contracting policy, & directing operational contracting support & COR training Provides expert, independent judgment & recommendations for changes to operating procedures based on deep analytical & subject-matter expertise Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience): N/A You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment. If applicable, Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: N/A

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

Your responses must be supported by your application package or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's. Knowledge of DoW/DoD, DA, and NGB policies, regulations, and command relationships for military and civilian contracting organizations Knowledge of supervisory and HR principles; performance management, labor/employee relations, awards, discipline, grievances Knowledge of performance-based acquisition, PWS/SOW/SOO development, IGCEs, source selection, best-value tradeoffs, operational contracting support across military operations, contractor performance management, COR program requirements, and acquisition e-Business systems and GPC program management Skill in leading and integrating subordinate supervisors and teams performing complex contracting functions; setting and evaluating performance standards; and coaching to improve quality Skill in analyzing contracting processes and management systems, issuing cure/show-cause/termination notices and CODs, developing local contracting/GPC policy, building long-range staffing plans, and independently executing complex acquisitions through closeout, including claims and disputes Skill in analyzing contractor performance data and resolving performance assessment disputes Ability to achieve organizational goals within policy while safeguarding U.S. Government interests; manage administrative oversight (leave, time and attendance, travel, overtime, awards); lead all pre- and post-award operations for compliance and auditability; advise senior leaders on contract support priorities and risk; negotiate effectively with contractors and Government personnel; integrate personnel and resources across statewide operations; and ensure contracted support is properly scoped and fully integrated into operational and contingency planning

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). - DAWIA level 3 contracting certification highly desired. - Contracting certification must be accomplished IAW DoDI 50000.66. - To meet HCA CORB requirements, eligible candidates for this position require CORB validation prior to appointment. The HRO will forward the tentative offer/selection package, to include a copy of the vacancy announcement and the selectee's resume/certification/documents, to the HCA Functional Manager. Once the CORB is complete the HRO will be notified by the HCA POC of the results of the CORB.

If the candidate passes the CORB and has a tentative offer, the HRO will determine the enter on duty date. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12994523 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

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To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.

Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered. A complete application package includes: Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include: Contact information Full Name Email Address Phone Number Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to Position Title Organization/Department/Unit Hours worked per week Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.

Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position. Duties performed Series and grade for federal positions, if held Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered.

For more guidance please see new resume guidance. If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them. If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you MUST include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist Your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).

If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must claim preference and provide supporting documentation.*** To determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference in hiring, please use the following link provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. Completed SF15, etc. (SF15 is required for 10-point preference) You will not receive 10 point preference without a completed SF15.

The SF15 will indicate additional required documents, that you MUST provide with your application to receive 10 point preference. Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement) Cover Letter SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50) Transcript (s) ***For current National Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.) List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023 Washington Air National Guard Traditional Member 20 hours per month POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC Personnel Superintendent 3S091 Duties Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose 04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019 40 hours per week 15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020 40 hours per week Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR Order Purpose: Duties: ***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021: List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT