TITLE Specialist; MI USPFO Security Clearance

Position: TITLE 5 CONTRACT SPECIALIST (MI USPFO) with Security Clearance
Duties
*** THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION
*** This position is located at Joint Force Headquarters - United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting office or an ANG Base Contracting Office. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities. Analyzes difficult/controversial contracting issues, determines, recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches for long-term contract performance or short-term contracts with extremely stringent time frames. Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering.

Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies all regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Appoints Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) within delegated authority and manages the COR program as required. Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers.

Represents the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well defined. Provides business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members, technical or program personnel, functional commanders, and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition and business-related issues. May serve as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator.

Functions as the principal liaison between program participants and the banking institution. May serve as a System Administrator. Provides technical leadership and consultation regarding operation automated acquisition systems. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a trial period
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* U.S. Citizenship is required.
* Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
* The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
* Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
* 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 Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (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.
* May be required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.
* 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. Qualifications Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed,…