CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 50460; maximum: 65599; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: GS

Low grade: 7

High grade: 7

Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Areas 1 and 2 Only. Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard * Priority consideration will be given to Area 1. Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1. General Experience -Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management. Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management. Specialized Experience -Must have one year of experience in positions collecting and analyzing data. Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management. ALL SERIES GS-1102 NG EXCEPTED SERVICE CANDIDATES' PACKAGES ARE PROCESSED/COORDINATED DIRECTLY TO NG-J1-TN THROUGH NGB OPARC FOR FINAL CONCURRENCE PRIOR TO FINAL APPOINTMENT. As a condition of employment, if the contract specialist is directed by his or her respective Contract Supervisor to hold a Warrant, he or she must pass the CORB PRIOR to appointment to the position. The applicant must possess or obtain a valid security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) within three months of appointment according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives. To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals ** Incumbent is required to su

Job summary:

This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2621000 and is part of the SC USPFO, South Carolina Army National Guard.

Major duties:

- This occupational series includes positions that require incumbents to manage, supervise, perform, and develop policies and procedures for professional work involving operational contracting requirements in the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or Architect-Engineer (A-E) requirements using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and close-out of contracts. The work requires knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and, knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics. This position is located at Joint Force Headquarters - United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting office or an ANG Base Contracting Office.

- The primary purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all Office Personnel Management (OPM)?legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

Education:

Mandatory Positive Education - Minimum education requirement a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Note: The minimum education requirements listed above applies to individuals who initially accessed, promoted, reassigned, changed-to-lower grade or detailed in the NG Title 5 Excepted or Title 32 Dual Status Contracting Program, Occupational series GS-1102, as of the effective date of this qualification standard. NG Title 5 Excepted and T32 Dual Status GS-1102-13 and GS-1102-14 employees must maintain a contracting warrant.

Evaluations:

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

USAJOBS listing details

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Control number: 892486800

Announcement number: SC-13114562-27-024-AR

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Publication date: 2026-11-10T14:52:01.7870

Applications open: 2026-11-10T14:52:01.7870

Applications close: 2026-11-25T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-25T23:59:59.9970

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