SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will have the responsibility for the total administrative and technical supervision of Division/Department personnel, minimally comprised of multiple GS-12 Contract Specialists or Procurement Analysts.
• You will assign work based on priorities, difficulty/requirements of the assignment/capabilities of the employee AND develop performance standards, evaluate work performance, provide advice/instructions to employees on work/administrative matters.
• You will perform pre-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive, new or innovative techniques for facilities construction, design, and services of significant importance to the agency.
• You will ensure appropriate funding/required waivers/certifications/approvals/compliances have been obtained for purchase requests AND select contract types including sealed bidding, best value source selection, and existing contract tools.
• You will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned procurements AND as a Contracting Officer.
• You will ensure that all actions are in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Supplement.
• You will conduct meetings with team members to setting policies/procedures for execution of contract actions, solicit problems experienced in the procurement processes, find solutions, and develop processes/procedures to implement those solutions.
• You will lead/participate in internal reviews to ensure acquisition compliance AND analyze/determine the appropriate corrective actions for problems identified because of the internal reviews/Process Management/Audit Program reviews.

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 obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• 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 subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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 the following:

Experience in Government contracting, including both pre-award and post-award functions.

Knowledge in planning acquisitions, conducting market research, developing solicitations, evaluating offers, negotiating terms and prices, awarding contracts, and administering contracts.

Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, cost and pricing analysis, contracting administration, and socioeconomic contracting requirements.

Able to lead staff, assign/review work, develop employees, manage priorities, and communicate with internal/external stakeholders.

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

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions:

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

B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Additional Information:

If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship.

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: .

Tour of duty will be 36 months.

Vacancy listed for Bahrain, UAE, - This position will be located in Naples, Italy
Travel Required for Bahrain, UAE: 50% or more - You may be expected to travel for this position.

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.