CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will analyze and evaluate major contracting and purchasing requirements for complex programs, ensuring proposed actions meet mission needs, legal requirements, policies, and established procurement procedures.
• You will plan and carry out complex contracting actions, applying procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop sound approaches for acquisitions that support program goals and technical requirements.
• You will provide expert advice to managers on difficult contracting matters, developing recommendations and solutions that address complex requirements, improve acquisition outcomes, and support timely program decisions.
• You will coordinate contracting activities with program officials, technical staff, and other organizations, ensuring required planning, approvals, negotiations, and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• You will review completed contracting work for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, identifying problems or risks and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• You will establish work priorities and schedules for assigned contracting activities, monitor progress, and ensure complex procurement actions are completed effectively while meeting program objectives and organizational requirements.

Requirements

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 complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• 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 Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established 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-11 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:

- Knowledge of assigned contracting and procurement specializations and applicable contracts including commercial and noncommercial contracts executed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Other Transaction Authority procedures;
- Planning, coordinating, negotiating, and assuring completion of approvals for long term pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions are completed within a timely manner; and
- Evaluating cost and pricing strategies.

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.

Education

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

Additional information

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

This position is for a Limited Warrant Procuring Contracting Officer. There are one or more positions available in Stafford and Quantico supporting Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC).

Several vacancies may be filled.

Recruitment/Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy.

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.