LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

• You will lead the planning, direction, and execution of contract actions supporting major acquisition programs while ensuring compliance with governing laws, policies, regulations, and organizational objectives throughout the procurement process.
• You will analyze and evaluate highly complex procurement actions, contract strategies, and pricing information to provide expert recommendations that support sound business decisions and successful program execution
• You will develop and deliver clear written and oral presentations to senior leaders, represent the organization before executive boards and committees, and provide authoritative guidance on acquisition and contracting matters.
• You will supervise, assign, and balance the work of team members, establish priorities, monitor progress, evaluate completed work, and ensure assignments are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• You will coach and develop employees by providing technical guidance, resolving workplace issues, identifying training needs, evaluating performance, and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals and mission success.
• You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex acquisition issues, obtain required resources, improve business processes, and ensure contract actions support mission requirements and strategic priorities.
• You will monitor program performance, communicate project status to leadership, recommend process improvements, resolve significant problems affecting mission accomplishment, and ensure quality standards and deadlines are consistently achieved.

• 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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• 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 is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved.
• Must be able to hold and maintain an Unlimited Contracting Officer's Warrant in accordance with FAR Subpart 1.6.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting, Professional acquisition certification within 36 months in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Providing expert advice on procurement policies and strategies; analyzing, reviewing, and exercising unlimited contractual authority for contract actions and long-term procurements for the acquisition of major systems; evaluating cost and pricing strategies and data; and leading a team to achieve mission - critical objectives efficiently.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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.



A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.



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

Several vacancies may be filled.

as described in 5 USC 5743 be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is authorized. (For use when only a relocation incentive may be offered, but no PCS).

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: .

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.