CONTRACT SPECIALIST
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 27SOFSS Resource Management Team. This position is regular part-time.
Major duties
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a warranted NAF Contracting Officer to negotiate, award, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. Authorized to bind the NAFI only to the extent and within the guidelines of the warrant is issued to them. Shall abide by the requirements of the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER). Responsible for reporting any suspected violations of law or regulation to the proper authorities. Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated costs. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information. Determines Procurement method based on historical data, urgency of need, estimated cost and applicable directives. Prepare requests for quotation to obtain quotes. Responsible for providing identical information to all prospective offers in a bidding process. Reviews offers for compliance. Determines procurement source: local, Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Prepares documentation for award. Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BP A's) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements as required. Responsible for post award administration. Provides annual training to all squadron personnel on purchasing and NAF Purchase Card (P-card) procedures and guidelines. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, to include contract follow-up. Use automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations, and other purchasing associated information. Implements and manages the squadron P-card program, ensuring compliance with Air Force policies. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086018
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/12/2026 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have at least 1 year of Services experience or 1 year of contracting experience with the government or industry. General knowledge of procedures, regulations, and practices common to the Services purchasing program. In addition, must have specialized knowledge of procedures and techniques relating to the purchase of a wide variety of commercial as well as some technical items; knowledge of merchandise purchased to make determinations for substitution; knowledge of vendor sources and of common business practices relating to mechanics of purchasing. Knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods. Must possess basic computer skills, basic word processing procedures and function keys to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as form letters, entering data into a predefined spreadsheet or database. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access and the Internet. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of AFNAFPO agreements; GSA contracts and the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) is highly desirable.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. 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.