Contract Specialist (Senior)

Job title: Contract Specialist (Senior) in Texas at Federal government of the United States Company: Federal government of the United States Job description: SummaryThis position will be assigned to the reputed company Force Service Center at Port San Antonio, TX.This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.Overview

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Open & closing dates05/21/2025 to 06/12/2025Salary$35 - $45 per hourDepending on Experience. Internal NAF pay setting rules apply.Pay scale & gradeNF 4LocationFew vacancies in the following location:reputed company AFB, TXRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoreputed company clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-9PVPEB830630Control number837299200This job is open toClarification from the agencyPlease see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.DutiesServes as Senior Contract Specialist for the reputed company Force Nonappropriated Fund Procurement Office. As a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of Program reputed company; oversees and performs the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; administers Program reputed company ensuring compliance with terms and conditions; and develops and provides business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges. Execute/Manage the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a wide range of programs or systems that span multiple years. Procures reputed company and/or reputed company services, commodities, and/or architecture & construction. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contract. Communicates with industry and reputed company levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondence, and personal contact. Serves as a business advisor providing advice, guidance, and business solutions to contracting officials, program officials, commanders, and other senior personnel on a wide range of contractual issues; performs reputed company and/or audit of contract files, compiles lessons learned, ensures consistent policy application, and provides reputed company improvement of critical processes. Manages reputed company aspects of the contracting process. Exercises superior judgment in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions. Leads teams and participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor, and improve contracting strategies. Leads contract specialists who acquire and provide contract management/administration for reputed company, multiple-year reputed company for equipment; supplies and services to include but not limited to computer hardware and software reputed company-of Sales, Communications, Business Intelligence; Business Opportunity Assessments; Consulting, IT Consulting, Commander Smart Buy Program; Essential Products Program; Prime Vendor Program; Recreational Programs; Family Member Programs; Leisure Travel; Signature Brands; Food and Beverage equipment and supplies; Vehicle Program, Marketing Programs Employee Benefit Programs; Human Resource Management Programs; reputed company Force Service Card Membership Programs, Treasury Management; Financial Services, Audit Programs; AF Slots Program, Lodging Renovation Projects Management, NAF Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Facility Management, Quality Control, and NAF Purchase Card Program. Provides technical advice and guidance to contract specialists to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Uses coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance.If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application:RequirementsConditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires that the incumbent be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. reputed company for a minimum of 3 years.
• This position may require CONUS and OCONUS travel for official business.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.

QualificationsWho May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or reputed company consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and reputed company of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/12/2025Business Based Action, reputed company Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring PreferenceIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for reputed company qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.Qualifying Experience: Experience with contracting principles, policies, and procedures. Leadership experience as a contracting professional achieving program results across reputed company and diverse organizations, ensuring the office's mission and objectives are met. Experience with business practices and market conditions as applicable. Experience with applying contract price/cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions. Experience leading junior contract specialists.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution or at least 24 semester hours of course work in business management topics.

• Proficient in reputed company Windows, Word, reputed company, and other reputed company software.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience managing procurements for Information Technology systems.
• Held a reputed company contract specialist role for a reputed company Request for Proposal.
• Experience with cradle to grave procurements, meaning from project inception to reputed company-out.
• Experience serving as a business advisor to program officials.
• Experience conducting briefings and/or presentations to senior-level management.

NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.reputed company other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to reputed company a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show reputed company the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence reputed company applying.Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. reputed company and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) reputed company.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and reputed company consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the reputed company Force and Space Force.

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