CONTRACT SPECIALIST

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service) Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies) Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies) QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: (A) Basic Contracting Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. AND (B) Specialized Experience: GS07-- Applicants must possess at least on year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which includes: 1) Conducting basic phases of contract administration to include soliciting and evaluating contractor bids; 2) Negotiating contract terms for routine contracts such as fixed-fee and small competitive contracts; and 3) Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management. OR Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A bachelor's degree WITH Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of a bachelor's degree OR 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society; OR Possess one (1) full academic year of graduate education or law school GS 09- Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which provided: 1) Exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition; 2) Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (a) Knowledge of contracting authority and responsibilities; (b) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (c) Contractor responsibilities standards, (d) Regulatory compliance, (e) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (f) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. OR Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, OR Masters Degree; OR Equivalent graduate degree; OR LL.B. or J.D. GS 11- Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which include: 1) Pre-award contracts related to development of a solicitation; 2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract; and 3) post-award actions to administer the contract. OR Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. Military membership is NOT required. This ND National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T0050P01, T0049P01, and T0048000 and is part of the ND USPFO, National Guard.