Contract Specialist

Job details

Work model

Not provided by source

Salary

$61,111 - $79,443 a year

Location

Eielson AFB, Alaska; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Little Rock AFB, Arkansas; Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona; Luke AFB, Arizona; Beale AFB, California; Edwards AFB, California; Los Angeles, California; March AFB, California; Travis AFB, California; Vandenberg AFB, California; Air Force Academy, Colorado; Buckley AFB, Colorado; Peterson AFB, Colorado; Schriever AFB, Colorado; Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia; Dover AFB, Delaware; Eglin AFB, Florida; Hurlburt Field, Florida; MacDill AFB, Florida; Patrick AFB, Florida; Tyndall AFB, Florida; Dobbins AFB, Georgia; Moody AFB, Georgia; Robins AFB, Georgia; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; Scott AFB, Illinois; McConnell AFB, Kansas; Lexington, Kentucky; Barksdale AFB, Louisiana; Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts; Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts; Andrews AFB, Maryland; Whiteman AFB, Missouri; Columbus AFB, Mississippi; Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Malmstrom AFB, Montana; Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina

Hiring context

How this role compares at Air Force Civilian Career Training

Air Force Civilian Career Training has 24 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 4 job families, and 1 of them is in education. 24 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 100%.

This role's posted range of $61,111 - $79,443 a year sits above 22% of the 23 other Air Force Civilian Career Training roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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Job description

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Master degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements: 1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; OR 3) is in the contingency contracting force. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 1. You must have completed two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. (Submit copy of transcripts). 2. You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position and must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of commonly used contracting methods and contract types for contract actions that are well-defined and well-precedented; of directly applicable Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; of business practices and market conditions as they relate to program and technical requirements to assist customers in developing requirements and to evaluate proposal responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. THIS IS AN INDIVDUAL, SINGLE AGENCY QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POSITIONS: This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee 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. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center. Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, programs, commodities and/or construction contracts where specifications are standardized or not standardized where sole source or competitive markets exist. Develops solicitations, evaluates responses, and makes award recommendations. Monitors contract performance and performs contract administration. Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence. Hit highlighting for keyword searches. Dynamic Teaser