CONTRACT SPECIALIST (ACCELERATED HIRING)

About this role

The position under this announcement is being filled using the National Guard Accelerated Hiring Authority (NG AHA). Selection will be made through a process without applying traditional competitive rating and ranking procedures and where interviews may be optional. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. Merit factors shall be the basis for selection. Merit factors are determined by the individuals' ability to perform the duties of the position.

Merit is based on such factors as previous work experience, education, abilities, and competencies. In order to be referred, applicant must meet all general, specialized and educational requirements of the position. Selection certificate may be limited to best qualified applicants. 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-09 level performing work in the following areas as applicable to the position being filled: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation.

Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract. Competencies at the practitioner category emphasize functional specialization in contracting. Specialized experience may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction.

Individuals at this category are expected to have and apply journeyman level acquisition-related skills. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program retained grade category are eligible to apply with this preference.