Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST-Title 5, Position Description Number T0047000 and is part of the WI 128 MSG, Wisconsin National Guard. This position is in the Exceptive Service "under the authority for Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)" Responsibilities - Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities. - Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering. - Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. - Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. - May serve as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator. - May serve as a System Administrator. - Performs other duties as assigned. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ** Requirements Conditions of Employment - The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - May be subject to furlough actions. - Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare eligibility. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGW-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. - Employee must meet DoD 5000.52-M requirements applicable to the duties of the position. - May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. - May be required to work comp time or overtime and may be required to work hours outside the normal duty schedule. - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - The incumbent must meet the DAWIA requirements applicable to the duties of the position. - The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education, training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66. - In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. - The incumbent must obtain and maintain secret security clearance. - Shall be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant within one year of start date. -Specific requirements for this position-Defense Acquisition Workforce Imporvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional Certification or equivalent as outlined in DoDI 5000.66. - This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state of emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management. Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements, (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria, (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness, and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements. Education Minimum Requirements for All NG Title 5 Excepted Service Applicants/Candidates A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. 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. Additional Information 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED. If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/sf15.pdf Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."