About this role
Job Summary
About the position
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Accounting Office, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The primary function of the position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically described through open market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures.
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, 11/17/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, 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: Progressively responsible experience which provided the applicant 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 to make purchases under established contracts and standardized specifications or statements of work.
- Knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well-established references.
- 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.
- Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public.
Major Duties
- 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 cost.
- Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information and identifies when separate requests may be consolidated.
- Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO).
- Develops source list of responsible suppliers from established lists, history files, catalogs, newspapers, etc.
- Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives.
- Prepares requests for quotation to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts.
- Verifies and abstracts information from vendors for orders or contracts.
- Reviews offers for compliance.
- Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc.
- Prepares documentation for award.
- Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of contracting officer's warrant.
- Responsible for post award administration.
- Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up.
- Gathers, monitors, and maintains data, related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries.
- Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106351