USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Contract Specialist (Senior)
Kelly AFB, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $45/hrUSAJOBS is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist for the Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Procurement Office. The role involves developing contracting strategies, managing the solicitation and evaluation of contracts, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms while providing business solutions to various challenges.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as Senior Contract Specialist for the Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Procurement Office
Responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of Program contracts
Oversees and performs the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; administers Program contracts 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 complex and/or diversified services, commodities, and/or architecture & construction
Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contract
Communicates with industry and all 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 oversight and/or audit of contract files, compiles lessons learned, ensures consistent policy application, and provides 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
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 complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services to 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 coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance
Qualification
Required
Experience with contracting principles, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated leadership experience as a contracting professional achieving program results across complex 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
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other related software as required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution or at least 24 semester hours of course work in business management topics
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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. Resident 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
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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