CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2623000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. Major duties: Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities. Reviews a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions. Prepares required documents to support solicitation issuance and reviews and advises less experienced specialists in the preparation of documents. Determines appropriate method of procurement, contract type, and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances. Resolves problems which limit competition and discourage potential offering parties in order to increase small business participation. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering. Devises special terms, provisions, clauses, and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract as required. Prepares pre-negotiation positions and memoranda based on audit and/or technical recommendations. Documents selection decision and justifies basis for award. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Determines the reasonableness of claims. Negotiates and prepares contract modifications including those caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues. Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. Participates in or oversees special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Performs other duties as assigned.