CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Duties
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• You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the COMMANDER FLEET READINESS CENTERS, PROCUREMENT GROUP of COMFLTREADCEN.
• You will utilize a wide range of contracting methods such as sole-source, competitive low cost/price technically acceptable and competitive best buy analysis.
• You will coordinate with various offices to obtain supporting documentation to resolve conflicts (i.e., technical descriptions, elements of cost, legal matters, and performance problems).
• You will perform accurate and sophisticated cost analysis of the contractor's proposals.
• You will establish, direct, and achieve negotiation objectives.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all of the following:

Analyze contract type to determine sources and methods of solicitation for competitive and sole source acquisitions.

Conduct complex price and cost analysis to determine reasonableness of price to make recommendations for the award.

Direct a full range of procurement pre-award and post-awards functions to include drafting and issuing solicitations, negotiations, source selection, contract award, contract modifications, and contract closeout.

Conduct negotiations and oversee contracts by monitoring contract performance, preparing modifications, and determining the necessary course of action to comply with terms.

Prepare new or revised instructions after monitoring current command procurement policies and contract performance.

Analyze contractor's financial and technical approach to determine a reasonable price/cost for complex systems and impacts with changing operational or budgetary situations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.