Supervisory Contract Specialist NF-05.

Obsolete Site; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Army NAF Contracting Office in Hawaii seeks a seasoned Contract Specialist to lead a comprehensive acquisition program. You will oversee contracting functions, manage procurement of supplies, services, and construction, and supervise staff to meet program objectives.

The role requires extensive knowledge of acquisition laws and post-award actions, plus supervisory experience. Relocation and security clearances may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years plus experience applying acquisition laws, contract principles, and regulations.
• One year of supervision/leadership/mentoring experience.
• Five years plus experience procuring and administering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a comprehensive acquisition program.
• Direct contract awards, administration, and purchasing functions, incl. purchase card program.
• Develop internal procedures and provide team leadership and delegation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supervisory experience

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with business courses

Certified Professional Contracts Manager

DAWIA Level II/III contracting

Job description

Duties

Serves as Chief of an Armed Forces Recreation Center, Army NAF Contracting Office, with responsibility for planning, managing, and executing a comprehensive acquisition program and performs contracting functions and contract administration. Scope of the program includes contract awards, contract administration and purchasing functions to include the purchase card program. Acquisitions include a variety of supplies, services, and construction. Incumbent exercises management control and provides technical and administrative supervision over employees engaged in the procurement and contracting for recurring, special and emergency requirements. Carries out delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities, and provides team leadership. Through subordinates, plans and organizes the work to assure compliance with program objectives. Assigns work and establishes schedules, priorities, and deadlines. Keeps subordinates advised of management objectives and policies. Provides instructions and guidance on projects of unusually complex technical nature and develops and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers, promote team building, or to improve the organization. Identifies need for additional training and development of employees in specific aspects of work and provides for such training. Makes decisions in matters pertaining to procurement regulatory guidance, methods of acquisition, and deviations from recognized procedures when required to meet peculiar circumstances or unprecedented transactions. Interprets and implements requirements imposed by higher authority involving regulations, laws, and good business practices. Presents recommendations to CAO/GM on long-range plans as a result of new or changed missions which impact the procurement program. Advises the CAO/GM and requiring activities on matters pertaining to acquisition issues, limitations, or permissive aspects of procurement laws, regulations, and various Army decisions. Reviews and evaluates the acquisition methods and contractual provisions and instruments for adequacy, accuracy, and validity. Performs evaluation of program accomplishments in relation to stated objectives and goals. Incumbent ensures that adequate internal control systems are developed and operative so that NAFI and Government resources are efficiently and effectively managed. Directs the utilization of all procurement methods with responsibility for assuming that applicable methods or techniques meet the circumstances. Develops and/or approves internal standing operating procedures for use within the contracting office and for customers. Makes final decisions on contracting technical matters. Performs the full range of supervisory personnel management duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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
• One year probationary period may be required
• Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Minimum five years of extensive work experience in applying acquisition laws, contract principles, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations and/or procedures applicable to pre-award and post award actions.
• One year supervisory experience leading, teaching, and mentoring others.
• Minimum five years of extensive work experience in procuring and administering contracts.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• Bachelor's degree which includes a minimum of 24 semester hours of business courses, Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II/III in contracting or other applicable professional contracting certification.
• Warranted Contracting Officer in services, supplies and construction.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Area Of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who live in this commuting area (the Island of Oahu). If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered. If you reside outside of the local commuting area, relocation costs will be at your expense.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Additional Information

• Additional referrals from this announcement may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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