This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This position is within the Construction & Facilities Support Branch at the Air Force NAF Procurement Office also known as AFNAFPO. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Serves as Senior Contract Specialist for the Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Procurement Office.
As a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of Program contracts; oversees and performs the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; administers Program contracts ensuring compliance with terms and conditions; and develops and provides business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges.
Execute/Manage the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a wide range of programs or systems that span multiple years. Procures complex and/or diversified services, commodities, and/or architecture & construction. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contract. Communicates with industry and all levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondence, and personal contact.
Serves as a business advisor providing advice, guidance, and business solutions to contracting officials, program officials, commanders, and other senior personnel on a wide range of contractual issues; performs oversight and/or audit of contract files, compiles lessons learned, ensures consistent policy application, and provides continuous improvement of critical processes. Manages all aspects of the contracting process.
Exercises superior judgment in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions. Leads teams and participates in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor, and improve contracting strategies.
Leads contract specialists who acquire and provide contract management/administration for complex, multiple-year contracts for equipment; supplies and services to include but not limited to computer hardware and software Point-of Sales, Communications, Business Intelligence; Business Opportunity Assessments; Consulting, IT Consulting, Commander Smart Buy Program; Essential Products Program; Prime Vendor Program; Recreational Programs; Family Member Programs; Leisure Travel; Signature Brands; Food and Beverage equipment and supplies; Vehicle Program, Marketing Programs Employee Benefit Programs; Human Resource Management Programs; Air Force Service Card Membership Programs, Treasury Management; Financial Services, Audit Programs; AF Slots Program, Lodging Renovation Projects Management, NAF Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Facility Management, Quality Control, and NAF Purchase Card Program.
Provides technical advice and guidance to contract specialists to promote development of individual skills and abilities. Uses coaching to facilitate productive workplace behavior and performance. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062942
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.
802FSSOL-B.FSCN.afsvcnafhro@us.af.mil
This position is with Air Force Services Agency, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $35 – $45/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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