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Contract Specialist NF-03

Department of the Army
U.S. Military Academy
Directorate of Cadet Activities
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Summary

This position is located at the Directorate of Cadet Activities Support Office.

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Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/26/2024 to 05/20/2024
Salary
$58,715 to - $60,000 per year

Salary will be determined by the Hiring Manager based upon experience and education. NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
West Point, NY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
O3NAFBR-24-12397908
Control number
788694100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Performs all aspects of the contracting transaction form initiation to recommendation of award for the procurement of supplies and services.
  • Develops contracting strategy, determines completeness of purchase descriptions, researches alternatives available, compiles bidders' lists, issues solicitation documents and performs a detailed analysis of offers and bids.
  • Negotiates prices, clarifies bids/offers with contractors, coordinates contract administration.
  • Performs contract administration. Reviews/reconstructs procurement actions worked by subordinate staff Coordinates action with requesting activities.
  • May serve as the contracting officer, soliciting, awarding and administering all NAF contracts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

Qualifications

1. Completion of the requirements for a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.

The education/certification must be reflected on your resume and your degree/transcript/certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.

OR

2. Work experience that is comparable to a bachelor's degree in fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management

This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for Citizens and Non-Citizens who reside within a 50-mile radius of West Point. (Military Spouses moving to the area within 30 days from the closing date of this announcement and Involuntarily Separated Military (ISM) members claiming ISM Preference are included in this area of consideration.)
Initial Cutoff Date: 09 May, 2024 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)

Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.

Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

Manual Applications:
  • West Point is not receiving manual applications. If you are interested in a manual application, please send your request to the email listed below with the Vacancy Number and the position's title. An application will be emailed to you. The completed application and supporting documentation can be emailed back.
    NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications will result in an ineligible rating.

    usarmy.westpoint.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil

    Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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