CONTRACT SPECIALIST - Title 5

Air National Guard Units; Camp Douglas (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Training Opportunities

Paid Time Off for Military Duties

Flexible Work Scheduling

Fitness/Work Out Time

11 Paid Federal Holidays Off

Promotion and Advancement Opportunitie

Work/Life Balance

Federal Pension after 5 Years

TSP Savings Plan

Meaningful Work

Challenging and Rewarding Career

Professional Development and Mentoring

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Wisconsin (Volk Field) invites applications for a Contract Specialist - Title 5 Excepted Service. This National Guard position is under Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sec. 932/1084, and requires a Secret clearance.

The role plans contracting programs, oversees procurement of services and construction, and manages post-award performance. Telework is eligible; a Bachelor’s degree is required, with transcripts requested.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contracting regulations and standards.
• Ability to analyze complex contracting issues and apply policy.
• Experience supporting COR programs and contract performance management.

Responsibilities

• Plans contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities.
• Oversees procurement of services, supplies, construction and architect/engineering.
• Appoints CORs and manages the COR program; applies regulations and case law to contracts.
• Evaluates contractor performance and provides business guidance to customers and teams.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

COR program management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST - Title 5, Position Description Number T0047000 and is part of the WI-CRTC, Volk Field, Wisconsin National Guard. *This position is in the Excepted Service \"under the authority for Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)\"

Key Responsibilities

Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirementswith multiple complexities. Analyzes difficult/controversial contracting issues, determines,recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches forlong-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.

Appoints Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) within delegated authority and manages the COR program as required. 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.

Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of contract deliverables and performance metrics. Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. Provides business advice, guidance, training, andassistance to team members, technical or program personnel, functional commanders, and/orcontractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition and business-related issues.

*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements & Education

Minimum Requirements for All NG Title 5 Excepted Service Applicants/Candidates A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. *You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off for Military Duties
• Flexible Work Scheduling
• Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
• Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
• Work/Life Balance
• Federal Pension after 5 Years
• TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
• Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
• Challenging and Rewarding Career
• Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.