Contract Specialist.

Duties Serves as training instructor for the Air Force Nonappropriated Funds Procurement Office (AFNAFPO) training and certification program. Serves as an instructor for the Internet Based Purchasing System (IBPS) training program. Develops curriculum, implements, and conducts NAF Purchasing courses for eligible personnel. Works independently to develop criteria, evaluate, and modify existing lesson plans and develop new courses. Coordinates with bases and conducts educational needs and interest surveys, develops programs determined necessary, and recommends program changes as needed. Conducts AFNAFPO contract training programs for all eligible NAFIs. Issues and monitors NAF contracting officer warrants. Provides assistance with NAF contracting policy. Maintains currency in developments in the education field and NAF policy and procedures; updates information as changes occur. Assists in the development of guidance materials to explain regulatory and policy changes. Schedules office personnel in career or educational development. Briefs Services personnel and other DoD components on AFNAFPO programs, policies, and procedures. Prepares and issues solicitation documents, selects appropriate clauses, and ensures clear and complete specifications with well-defined statements of work and award factors. Negotiates prices, terms, and conditions. Determines responsiveness and responsibility of offeror. Prepares award documentation and serves as contracting officer. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.This position requires that the incumbent be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.This position may require CONUS and OCONUS travel for official business.This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport. 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, 10/08/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference 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 Experience working independently to manage a training program, monitor contracting officer warrants, and/or schedule office personnel for career development. Experience with evolving DoD contracting policies. Desired Experience Experience in maintaining currency in both the education and training field. Experience in integrating updates into existing training programs. Direct experience utilizing and/or instructing others on the Internet Based Purchasing System (IBPS) or similar DoD electronic procurement systems. Prior experience developing and conducting educational assessments and surveys across organizational units. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability to brief/train personnel in a large group setting of 15 and more. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) 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. Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.Direct deposit is required.Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.A probationary period may be required.Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.