Supervisory Contract Specialist Security Clearance

Position: SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties A GS-1102-14, SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST:
* Determines how to accomplish goals within policies & regulations, safeguarding U.S. interests
* Exercises Tech & admin supervision through subordinate supervisors & team leads over significant, long-term, high-visibility funding actions involving complex terms, sophisticated pricing/cost analysis, & unique acquisition processes
* Exercises the full range of supervisory authorities, including interviewing & recommending selections, promotions, & reassignments; approving leave; & administering minor disciplinary actions & recommending more serious actions
* Coordinates personnel actions, develops interview criteria, participates in hiring for contracting positions statewide, requests hiring incentives, & ensures all Contracting Officers are rated within the contracting chain of command
* Ensures contracting support complies with statutes, case law, executive orders, regulations, & required clearances/approvals
* Oversees full lifecycle contracting-from planning and competition through award and administration-including market research, pricing and negotiations, contract type selection, and resolution of changes, disputes, claims, and protests, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and socioeconomic requirements
* Leads statewide category management, strategic sourcing, & data analytics to improve total cost of ownership in alignment with NGB resourcing strategies
* Represents the Gov. before judicial & admin forums (e.g., IG, JAG, GAO, boards of contract appeals, federal courts, & Congressional committees) in protests, claims, disputes, & appeals
* Prepares & issues cure notices, show cause letters, terminations, settlement agreements, & Contracting Officer Decisions
* Interprets & conveys contracting rules & policy & is delegated authority to develop, implement, & manage all ARNG & ANG contracting functions
* Evaluates the effectiveness of contracting processes & management information controls; develops guidance for acquisition strategic planning; & manages operational contracting support resources & operating budgets
* Establishes procurement & contract goals & data collection, & develops local contracting & Gov. Purchase Card (GPC) policy & guidance consistent with higher-echelon directives
* Exercises delegated managerial authority to set program goals & objectives, resolve staffing shortages, develop long-range staffing plans, & adjust organizational structure & workload distribution
* Serves on process action teams, working groups, boards, & committees to identify & implement contracting efficiencies
* Manages contract administration & tracking, analyzes contractor performance, recommends contract modifications & remedies, & advises on contract strategies.
* Leads source selection planning & evaluation & applies mastery-level knowledge of FAR, DFARS, AFARS, NGB policy, & related statutes & directives
* Reviews requirements for accuracy & sufficiency & verifies schedules, funding, & deliverables
* Ensures operational contracting support is fully integrated into planning & execution across war fighting & support functions. Identifies & validates contracted mission support requirements
* Oversees GPC delegation & acquisition e-business systems-registering contracts, managing user access, & ensuring accurate, timely contractor performance evaluations & dispute resolution-while leading continuous improvement of contracting policies, procedures, & tools
* Maintains awareness of DoW, DA, & NGB tools & policies, develops & delivers training, & incorporates lessons learned into plans, policy, & operations
* Operates with broad delegated authority to plan & execute major contracting policy & program initiatives affecting ARNG, ANG, & NGB, with work normally accepted as technically sound & influencing DoD, DA, & DAF objectives & goals
* Serves as principal contracting advisor to The Adjutant General, Chiefs of Staff, Wing Commanders, & the Senior Contracting Official on high-dollar, complex, or special-interest acquisitions
* Holds delegated signatory authority from a two-star equivalent SES & expressly delegated responsibilities from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) & HCA, including approval of informal acquisition plans & strategies within specified dollar thresholds
* Oversees statewide operational contracting support by embedding it in plans & operations, advising on contract solutions to achieve the commander's intent, leading contract support planning for current & future operations, enforcing contracting policy, & directing operational contracting support & COR training
* Provides expert, independent judgment & recommendations for changes to operating procedures based on deep analytical & subject-matter expertise
* Performs other duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of employment
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* Participation in direct deposit is…