Supervisory Contract Special (Branch Chief)

Duties

Serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist, Branch Chief, with an Unlimited Contracting Officer's Warrant for the Air Force Non Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO), a Field Operating Agency. Responsible for leading, planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of subordinates ensuring the organization's goals and objectives are achieved. As the Senior Contracting Officer, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contracts; oversee and perform the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; and the administration of contracts ensuring compliance with its terms and conditions; and develops and provide business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges. Communicates with industry and all levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondences, and personal contact. Manages the resolution of conflicts impacting requirements, schedules, funding, resolving critical issues related to policy application; and presenting the rationale or position on specific problems. 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; provide advice on legislation and policy, to recommend and/or lead change in the procurement process; perform oversight of and/or audit of contract files, compile lessons learned, ensure consistent policy application, and provide continuous improvement of critical processes. Manages all aspects of the contracting process. Exercises superior judgment in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions. Participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfactions, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor and improve contracting strategies. Lead Contract Specialists who acquire and provide contract management/ administration for complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services may include but not limited to computer hardware and software, Point-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; Air 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 effective coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Interview candidates for subordinate positions and recommend hiring, promotions, or reassignments. Provides authoritative advice and guidance to subordinates to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Advises and provides counsel lo employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Develop performance objectives and rate employees. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment and fosters trust and respect, effectively manage employees' concerns. Uses effective coaching and counseling techniques to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. Take disciplinary measures; address subordinate's concerns and follow-up with appropriate action; provide a work environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; identify, arrange, and provide developmental and training needs; and support the Agency's EEO, security, health, and safety programs.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12342674

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• This position may require travel without restriction to locations both in the United States and overseas.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  
  Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/27/2024 to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  
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  Agency contact information

  AFSVC HQ NAF HR Office

  Email

  902fss.fsmh.902fssnafhumanresources@us.af.mil

  Address

  AFSVC Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing
  AFSVC/SVC, 2261 Hughes Ave, Suite #156
  Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852
  US

  Next steps

  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.