U.S. Army MWR · 5 hours ago
Contract Specialist (Intermediate or Skill Level), NF-04
Schofield Barracks, HI
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expU.S. Army MWR is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve within the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, responsible for performing both pre-award and post-award contract functions. The role involves preparing solicitations, negotiating awards, and ensuring compliance with contract terms while maintaining effective relationships with customers.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Installation Management Command using simplified acquisition techniques and methods in performing both pre-award and post-award functions
The incumbent is responsible for preparing and issuing solicitations and negotiating the award for typically commercial off the shelf supplies and services, such as purchase orders, delivery orders, simplified acquisitions, blanket purchase agreements and purchase card orders
Reviews requirements package for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements
Analyzes requirements to determine appropriate method of procurement and type of contract most favorable to the NAFI
Develops and issues solicitations, evaluates bids or offers, and prepares and issues documentation to support purchase decision and contract award
Maintains effective and supportive relationships with internal and external customers and takes initiative to resolve areas of disagreement
Handles difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Monitors contractor performance to ensure full compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications
Performs job-site visits as necessary to conduct special compliance checks
Performs contract closeout upon completion
The incumbent may serve as a warranted Contracting Officer within prescribed authority limits
Assists other division members as needed and participates in developmental assignments for more complex contract actions
May perform the duties of Acting Team Leader as required
Uses automated acquisition systems, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as required to perform duties
The incumbent serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Installation Management Command performing work for both pre-award and post-award functions under technical supervision of a leader or supervisor
Work is performed with assignments designed for advancement toward working more complex procurement actions
The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing and managing contractual actions for non-complex functional areas and/or for procurements that are recurring
Reviews requirement package for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative, regulatory and procedural requirements
Analyzes requirements to determine appropriate method of procurement and type of contract most favorable to the NAFI
Works with customer to further develop acquisition plans, requirements, and evaluation criteria for source selection
Develops solicitation and contract in accordance with regulatory requirements and performs the full range of source selection applicable to each procurement
Makes determination or recommendations on payment terms, control of Government furnished property, change orders, contractor claims, excusable delays and mutual mistakes
With guidance, performs all contract termination functions to include assigning settlement agreements
Monitors contractor performance to ensure full compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications
May assign and work with COR monitoring performance
Performs job-site visits as necessary to conduct special compliance checks
Performs contract closeout upon completion
Ensures that all memorandums and other pertinent procurement documents are prepared adequately and accurately in accordance with policy and regulation
Keeps the Chief or team leader current with up-to-date status of actions and provides information for various management information reports and input for the Strategic Plan
Uses automated acquisition systems, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as required
Provides customers and contractors with special instructions on procurement issues and responds to questions on routine contracting matters
Monitors work in progress as appropriate to assess quality and quantity according to standards established by the Branch or Division Chief
Maintains effective and supportive relationships and takes initiative to resolve areas of disagreement
Handles difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
The incumbent may serve as a warranted Contracting Officer within prescribed limits
May perform the duties of Team Leader as required
Assists other division members as needed and works on developmental assignments for more complex contract actions or special projects
Qualification
Required
Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position
Experience demonstrating knowledge of basic acquisition regulations, policies, laws, and techniques for simplified acquisitions
Experience applying simplified acquisition contracting principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of contracting
Experience evaluating offers for responsiveness, price reasonableness, and responsibility
Basic knowledge of sources of Government supply and services, including established and mandatory sources
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
Submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 upon entering the position and annually
One year probationary period may be required
A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
Preferred
Knowledge of business strategy and technical requirements to perform analysis and evaluations of financial and technical capabilities as well as the performance of contractors
Experience applying contracting principles, regulations, laws, and procedures needed to perform pre-award and post-award procurement for actions that are non-complex
Experience managing the full source selection process
Must have experience in technical writing pertaining to documents such as contracts, acquisition plans, source selection documentation, or other correspondence with stakeholders
Experience applying contract administration principles and practices needed to monitor contractor performance, manage Contract Officer Representatives, or to solve problems related to matters such as contract modifications, disputes, payments, performance issues, or similar
A bachelor's degree which included a minimum of 24 semester hours of business courses, Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II/II in contracting or other applicable professional certification
Benefits
Enrollment in health and life insurance
Participation in 401k and retirement plans
Paid personal time off and federal holidays
Company
U.S. Army MWR
With opportunities across the country and around the world, Army Family and MWR—Morale, Welfare, and Recreation—supports Soldiers, their Families, and the wider military community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Lanni
Chief Financial Officer
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