Contract Specialist-direct Hire Authority - Eglin AFB, Florida

Job Offered by Department of the Air Force

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Job Summmary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Who can apply

  1. The public

Job Duties

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Requirements

Qualification

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at DO-01/GS-11). or equivalent in other pay systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work done at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. Must meet qualification requirements for the 1102 occupational series defined in Title 10: 10 USC 1724: Contracting positions: qualification requirements (house.gov)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSA's: Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of a requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determines the sources to be solicited. It applies all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, and precedents for all acquisitions. Exercises initiative and judgment in developing and coordinating procurement packages. Evaluates prospective contract price utilizing basic price analysis techniques. Prepares recommendations for approval and award. Drafts the final document, including specifications and all other special and standard clauses and enters all contractual information into a contract writing system software database for signature. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies procurement guidelines, policies, regulations, impacting a cross-section of programs. Plans, develops and establishes the acquisition strategy for the overall program, functions as the lead negotiator throughout the process.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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How to appy this Job

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

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Job Overview

Accepting Applications

Opening - Closing Dates

Open October 31, 2024 to September 30, 2025

Salary

$73484 - $115388 PA

Pay Scale & Grade

DO 2-2

Appointment type

Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Job Locations

Total Opening : Few

Eglin AFB, Florida Rome, New York Kirtland AFB, New Mexico Arlington, Virginia Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Travel Required

Occasional travel

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No

Telework Eligible

No

Remote Job

No

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job Category

Contracting

Security Clearance

Other

Drug test

Not Required

Position Sensitivitiy

Trust determination process

Announcement Number

AFMC-12596954-KAW-FLYER

Job Control ID

816921700